A Charging Station with a Restaurant in Curitiba: Charge the Car and Enjoy

Why do a charging station and a restaurant pair up perfectly?

The math is simple and elegant: a 60 kW DC fast charger takes between 25 and 40 minutes to take the battery from 20% to 80%. A relaxed lunch takes between 30 and 45 minutes. The time window is almost identical. When a charging station is next to a restaurant, the driver doesn't "wait" for the charge — they simply go about their routine while the car takes care of itself.

This synergy is no accident. In the global market, the best-rated charging stations are the ones that offer a complementary experience. In Norway, the world leader in electric adoption, networks like Mer and Circle K turned their charging points into dining hubs. Brazil is following the same path.

The scene in Curitiba: numbers and opportunities

Curitiba and the metropolitan region are home to approximately 6,400 electric vehicles, a number that grows every month with the arrival of new models in the Brazilian market. The infrastructure keeps pace: there are 445 charging points in the region, of which 125 are DC fast chargers.

However, most of these points are at traditional gas stations, mall parking lots or dealerships. The concept of a charging station integrated with a dining experience is still rare in the region — which represents both a problem for the driver and an opportunity for those who think differently.

"I don't want to charge my car in an underground parking lot. I want a pleasant place where I can enjoy the time."

What makes a charging station with a restaurant different

Integrated convenience

This isn't a charging station that "also has" a restaurant nearby. The concept of a charging station with a dining experience is planned from the start so that the two things work together. The distance between the charger and the table is a few steps. You plug in the car, sit down, order, and when the dish arrives, the charge is already underway.

Optimized time

The modern electric car driver doesn't want to waste time. They want to overlap activities. Having lunch and charging at the same time means the net time devoted to charging is zero. Compared with a trip to the gas station (which requires a specific drive, waiting in line, payment), the model is more efficient.

Quality of life

A relaxed meal, in a pleasant setting, with the car charging alongside. This isn't just logistics — it's quality of life. It's trading the rush of the gas station for a moment of conscious pause.

Elektro Charge in Pinhais: the concept in practice

Elektro Charge, located on Av. Maringá in Pinhais, was designed with exactly this concept in mind. With a 60 kW DC fast charger and a CCS2 connector (compatible with the vast majority of electrics sold in Brazil), the station operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

But the differentiator isn't just in the charger. The strategic location next to dining options lets the driver combine charging with a complete experience. The charging time (25-40 minutes from 20% to 80%) coincides perfectly with a meal or coffee.

How it works in practice: step by step

1. Arrive at Elektro Charge — Av. Maringá, Pinhais. Easy access from the Curitiba metropolitan region.
2. Plug in the CCS2 — Connect the connector to the car and start the charging session.
3. Enjoy the dining — Walk to the restaurant next door and place your order.
4. Follow it on the app — Monitor the charge level via your car's app or the charger's.
5. Return to a charged car — When you finish the meal, the car is ready to drive.

Who is this model ideal for?

The charging station with a restaurant serves certain driver profiles especially well:

• Professionals on the move — Sales reps, field salespeople and freelancers who need to charge during the workday without losing productivity.
• Families on a trip — A meal stop with the kids while the car charges transforms the logistics of the trip.
• Apartment dwellers — Those without a charger at home who depend on public infrastructure can combine the weekly charge with a meal out.
• App drivers — The growing electric fleet in ride-hailing needs fast charging points with comfort for mandatory breaks.

The global trend that reached Paraná

In Europe and the United States, networks like Tesla Supercharger, Fastned and Ionity have for years bet on the "charging lounge" concept — premium spaces next to the chargers with coffee, food and Wi-Fi. Tesla has even opened its own restaurants at charging stations in Hollywood and Shanghai.

In Brazil, the movement is just beginning, and the Curitiba region is one of the most promising hubs. With a rapidly growing electric fleet and a strong food culture, Paraná has all the ingredients to lead this trend in the country.

"The charging station of the future doesn't sell energy. It sells time well spent."

Conclusion: charging is an experience

The next time you need to charge your electric car in Curitiba or the region, consider going beyond the nearest charger. Look for a place where the charging time becomes a moment of your own. Where you can eat well, rest or simply enjoy.

Elektro Charge in Pinhais was designed for exactly this: combining the speed of DC fast charging with the quality of a dining experience. Because charging the car can — and should — be a pleasure.