Milkshakes & Movies: Elon Musk's New Diner Is Next Level  | WATCH

Tesla has transformed electric vehicle charging with the grand opening of its first-of-its-kind Supercharger Diner and Drive-In Theater at 7001 W. Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, California. The venue combines an 80-stall V4 Supercharger station, a 24/7 diner, and a drive-in movie theater, creating a unique destination for EV drivers and the public. Think 1950s nostalgia meets the future.

The site features the world’s largest urban Supercharger, with 80 V4 stalls open to all NACS-compatible electric vehicles, not just Teslas. Two 45-foot LED screens broadcast movie clips and Tesla-themed content, like SpaceX launch highlights, synced to vehicle speakers for a noise-free experience from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Viewing options include the parking lot or the diner’s rooftop seating. The two-story diner serves classic American dishes, burgers with “Electric Sauce,” all-beef hot dogs, roasted turkey sandwiches, fries, shakes, and cookies, with Tesla owners able to order via their car’s touchscreen for carhop delivery. The diner seats 70 indoors and 113 outdoors, with a 77-seat rooftop theater area offering views of the Hollywood sign.

Opening day saw fans lining up for 13 hours (!) with Tesla’s Optimus robot serving popcorn and showcasing future automation potential. The menu highlights locally sourced ingredients, including a 1/3 lb. Brandt Beef burger, Snap-o-Razzo hot dogs, and roasted turkey sandwiches on Tartine buttermilk bread. Tesla merchandise, like Optimus Diner figures, is also available.

First proposed by CEO Elon Musk in 2018 as a “Grease meets The Jetsons” concept, the project moved from Santa Monica to a historic Route 66 site, replacing a former Shakey’s Pizza Parlor. Construction, led by Stantec Architecture and PCL Construction Services, took 18 months after approval in August 2023. A pre-opening event honored first responders, reflecting community ties amid recent Los Angeles wildfires. Local resident Josh Becerra praised the 24/7 access but noted potential traffic concerns, though the silent movie audio system mitigates neighborhood noise issues.

This pioneering “charge-and-dine” venue aims to make EV charging a destination, potentially boosting adoption by reimagining infrastructure. Success could spark similar projects in major cities and along long-distance routes, building on Tesla’s global enhancements like lounges and merchandise stores. However, the 18-month build time raises questions about efficiency, and Tesla-specific features, like in-car ordering, may limit appeal for non-Tesla EV owners despite open-access chargers.

Sources: Electrek,Teslarati, InsideEVs,The Driven