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- The Tesla Diner features 80 Supercharger stalls.
- The unique charging location serves food and includes a drive-in theater.
- CEO Elon Musk says the Diner is the first of many (if it proves to be successful).
Tesla is one of the most dynamic automakers in the industry, particularly when it comes to debuting innovative technology. The company produces electric vehicles and has recently launched a robotaxi service. It is also developing a humanoid robot named Optimus. Tesla has evolved into much more than just an automaker. The Tesla Diner is the latest in a long line of surprises from this clean energy and EV pioneer.
Tesla’s California diner is a retro-futuristic diner that allows patrons to charge their EVs and grab a bite, according to Eater. The diner opened its doors at 4:20 PM on July 21 and amassed a huge crowd. So, what’s the diner’s purpose and what does it serve?
What is the Tesla Diner?
The Tesla Diner offers 24/7 dining and classic diner options like burgers, fries, milkshakes, and breakfast all day long. Tesla drivers can order from their car’s infotainment systems and food is served in Cybertruck-shaped boxes.
The Tesla Diner includes a whopping 80 Supercharger stalls and solar canopies. It also features a drive-in theater component with two 45-foot screens.
Elon Musk says the innovative diner will keep improving. The Supercharger stalls at the diner are available to all North American Charging Standard-compatible electric vehicles, not just Tesla models. Additionally, the diner is open to the general public.
Are more Tesla Diner locations coming to the U.S.?
Tesla will establish similar locations in “major cities around the world” if the first location is successful, according to an X post from Musk. The CEO calls it “an island of good food, good vibes, and entertainment, all while supercharging”. It’s located at 7001 West Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
What does the Tesla Diner mean for the EV space?
The Tesla Diner is the “largest urban Supercharger in the world” according to an X post from the company. Tesla hosts one of the largest electric vehicle charging networks on the planet with over 70,000 global Superchargers. These chargers are capable of replenishing up to 200 miles of driving range in just 15 minutes.
Tesla’s Supercharger network has become so useful that several major automakers partnered with the company to offer Tesla Supercharger compatibility to non-Tesla EV owners. This is a net-positive for the EV space because charging infrastructure in North America has a long way to go.
Research from the Harvard Business School says that EV drivers are “dissatisfied with EV charging station pricing models”. Additionally, the research concluded that EV chargers are generally less reliable than gas stations, so Tesla’s Supercharger network addresses a major pain point for automakers looking to produce competitive EVs.
Brands that partnered with Tesla to provide EV charging to drivers
- BMW
- Ford
- GMC/Cadillac/Chevrolet
- Honda/Acura
- Hyundai/Genesis/Kia
- Lucid
- Rivian
- Subaru
- Toyota/Lexus
- Volkswagen
- Volvo/Polestar
Tesla’s Q2 2025 earnings call is on July 23
Tesla is set to report second-quarter earnings after market close on July 23. The company produced over 410,000 vehicles in Q2 and delivered over 384,000 vehicles, according to a second quarter press release. Potential topics for the upcoming earnings call include the robotaxi service that launched in Austin, Texas and Optimus humanoid robots slated for 2026.
Options markets “imply that Tesla will move about 7% up or down, following earnings” says Barron’s. The company’s share price is having a volatile year thus far, dropping over 41% from January 2 to April 8. What will investors think of the new Tesla Diner?
