Tesla is developing a 24-hour diner and drive-in theater in Los Angeles, with construction starting in September 2023.

Key Highlights:
– The project features a futuristic Supercharging station with 28 stalls and two movie screens.
– Designed to accommodate over 200 viewers, the screens will show short films during vehicle charging, lasting 15 to 30 minutes.
– Construction site has evolved from a dirt lot to a two-story building with a sleek metallic facade.
– Alex Ingram, a former Tesla chief designer, shared updates on the ongoing construction.
– Elon Musk first announced the concept in 2018, describing it as an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant.”
– Additionally, Tesla filed for a restaurant trademark in 2021 but revealed plans for the diner more recently.
– Musk reaffirmed the project’s progress in August 2023, likening it to a blend of “Grease meets The Jetsons.”
– The diner aims to create immersive experiences for consumers, a trend gaining traction post-COVID-19, similar to offerings from Disney and Netflix.
– Current Tesla charging stations may offer basic amenities, but this project seeks to enhance their appeal as destinations.

Representatives from Tesla have not commented on the project yet.