Tesla has launched a retro-inspired drive-in diner that doubles as an electrical car charging station.
The electrical-vehicle firm, recognized extra for self-driving automobiles and its headline-making CEO Elon Musk, introduced its drive-in diner at positioned at 7001 West Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood, California, is open for enterprise. The place additionally serves as an electrical car charging station with 80 V4 Supercharger stalls, “making it the biggest city Supercharging station on the planet,” in response to the diner’s web site.
However when you wait, you possibly can nosh on a cup of Waygu beef chili with the fam from the diner or the consolation of your car (possibly save the chili for in-restaurant eating to keep away from any nasty spills). You do not have to drive a Tesla to eat there — the charger stalls are open to all NACS-compatible EVs — however you do want your Tesla touchscreen to order forward and see what’s taking part in subsequent on one of many two 66-foot LED megascreens the two-story diner sports activities.
The diner touts a “retro-futuristic” menu, with a typical array of diner-inspired meals, though at a premium value. Tech reporter Sawyer Merritt shared the menu costs, which embrace $13 for a sizzling canine and $15 for fried rooster and waffles. The diner is open 24 hours, providing breakfast choices together with breakfast tacos for $9 and avocado toast for $11.
Musk mentioned in a submit on X that if the primary foray proves a hit, extra diners might be coming to different cities world wide.
CNET first reported in 2021 on Tesla’s utility for a patent for the Tesla title to be used on items and providers, which included eating places.
