Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner officially opens as Elon Musk hints at more locations

The Tesla Diner & Drive-In, a retro-futuristic facility combining classic diner fare with Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network, officially opened on July 21, 2025, in Hollywood, California. The diner features 80 v4 Supercharger stalls, a menu of traditional diner items like hamburgers and hot dogs, Tesla-branded merchandise, an Optimus robot, and two large 45-foot LED movie screens that sync with Tesla vehicles’ audio systems for a drive-in movie experience. The opening attracted long lines, indicating strong initial public interest beyond just Tesla owners. Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed optimism about the diner’s success and hinted at plans to expand the concept globally. He suggested that if the Hollywood location performs well, Tesla will establish similar diners in major cities worldwide and at Supercharger sites along long-distance travel routes. While it remains uncertain whether the diner will become a permanent Hollywood fixture, the combination of nostalgia, technology, and charging infrastructure represents Tesla’s innovative