Tesla is advancing with its innovative diner, drive-in theater, and Supercharger facility in Los Angeles, as construction continues on the site.
Progress on the main building and parking area is significant, but work on an adjacent lot indicates the Supercharger may not be operational for several weeks.
The back lot is getting a large number of Superchargers:
Current Status of the Diner
Recent updates from the construction site reveal that the main parking lot for Tesla’s LA diner is approaching completion.
User AL Set shared images on X over the weekend highlighting the diner building’s interior progress and the installation of new V4 Superchargers.
Although the Supercharger stalls, installed in late September, were initially covered with cardboard, they are now visible.
The main parking area is almost complete, while the adjacent lot is being prepared for additional V4 Supercharger stalls, requiring grading and paving.
Anticipated Opening Timeline
Tesla could open the diner before completing the Supercharger lot, but there’s no indication if they will do so.
Industry watchers expect the diner to open in the coming months, though Tesla hasn’t announced a specific launch date for the Supercharger.
Timeline of Development
- September 2023: Tesla breaks ground on the diner, drive-in, and Supercharger project.
- 2022: The company receives initial approvals for the project.
- 2018: CEO Elon Musk first proposed the concept for the diner on Twitter, stating plans for a drive-in experience complete with roller skating and dining.
- March 2023: The first frame for the outdoor screen is erected in the north side of the main lot.
- November 2023: Installation of the LED panel for the first frame is completed, along with recent progress on the second frame.
According to Musk, the diner will feature
“an outdoor screen that plays a highlight reel of the best scenes in movie history”
and will offer a food menu that activates as soon as a car is parked.
Location
The diner at 7001 Santa Monica Blvd. uniquely combines entertainment with Tesla’s Supercharger initiative.
Stay tuned for further updates as Tesla continues refining this exciting Los Angeles project.
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