# Electric Car-Charging Restaurant Chains McDonald's Sweden Installs Electric Car-Charging Stations By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-08-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-carcharging-stations References: [mcdonalds](http://www.mcdonalds.com/se/sv-se.html) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QXo8TuvqQI&feature=youtu.be) A total of 55 electric car-charging stations have been installed across Sweden in [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netzero-restaurant) Drive-Thru locations. The iconic fast food chain has attentively conducted a survey to determine the demand for charing outposts, finding that 48% of electric car drivers find it "difficult to find charging stations." As a result, the QSR is addressing this and is steadily implementing opportunities to juice up one's vehicle and motivate a fossil-free future. To draw attention to the availability of electric car-charging stations in its parking lots, McDonald's has upgraded its iconic signpost. Above the price details for a [Big Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-mac-rubiks-cube) and a [Happy Meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinkalion) — two beloved McDonald's classics, the fast food restaurant installs signage for its charging stations. The first of these have been successfully implemented in Mjölby and Munkedal locations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Car-charging Stations:** McDonald's Sweden installs electric car-charging stations in its Drive-Thru locations, addressing the demand for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. - **Fossil-free Future:** McDonald's is contributing to a fossil-free future by providing electric car-charging stations at its restaurants and encouraging the use of electric vehicles. - **Enhanced Signage:** McDonald's upgrades its iconic signpost to include signage for electric car-charging stations, drawing attention to the availability of charging infrastructure. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can seize the opportunity to cater to the needs of electric vehicle drivers by installing electric car-charging stations at their locations. - **QSR (quick Service Restaurants):** Quick service restaurants like McDonald's can differentiate themselves and attract customers by offering electric car-charging stations in their parking lots. - **Automobile:** The automobile industry can partner with fast food chains to expand the network of electric car-charging stations, making it more convenient for electric vehicle owners to find charging options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restaurant Fast-Charging EV Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culver-zero-60.md) - [Fast Food EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-oasis.md) - [EV-Charging Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging-stations.md) - [Nostalgic Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tesla-diner.md) - [Net-Zero Carbon Fast-Food Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netzero-restaurant.md) - [Experiential EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-charging-lounge.md) - [EV Brand Diner Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-diner.md) - [Retailer EV Charging Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-7charge.md) - [Dedicated Electric Vehicle Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vehicle-station.md)