Giant Tesla Diner Movie Screen Erected in Front of Apartment Balconies in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, JUL 23 – Tesla's new diner features 80 Supercharger stalls and a menu curated by a James Beard nominee as part of a strategy to boost revenue amid declining EV sales, analysts say.
- On July 21, 2025, Tesla opened its retro-themed diner and Supercharger station on 7001 West Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood.
- Amid a push for new revenue, Tesla sought new streams to justify its $1 trillion valuation, as declining EV sales and unprofitable self-driving efforts prompted a strategic pivot.
- Inside the venue, 80 V4 Supercharger stalls charge vehicles, two 45-foot LED screens stream films and Optimus robots deliver popcorn.
- Her live broadcast, KTLA reporter Ellina Abovian admitted `didn't eat at the diner at all.`, sparking a segment that morphed into an informal roast of the venue.
- In a social media post, Elon Musk said, adding that he plans to open similar diners at other Supercharger sites globally.
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LA reporter roasts Tesla Diner on live TV: ‘Elon, don’t come for me’
Tesla’s highly anticipated 24/7 retro-futuristic diner in Hollywood may have drawn lines of hungry fans and excited EV owners. However, it got a full serving of side-eye from a local television reporter, whose live broadcast outside the diner quickly went…
LA reporter roasts Tesla Diner on live TV: ‘Elon, don’t come for me’ - Washington Examiner
Tesla’s highly anticipated 24/7 retro-futuristic diner in Hollywood may have drawn lines of hungry fans and excited EV owners. However, it got a full serving of side-eye from a local television reporter, whose live broadcast outside the diner quickly went viral for its unapologetically harsh tone. KTLA reporter Ellina Abovian, who was covering the grand opening of Elon Musk’s Tesla Diner, admitted on-air that she didn’t eat at the diner at all. …
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