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India Today
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Elon Musk hints Tesla diners are coming to major cities worldwide but there's a catch
Elon Musk has once again stirred excitement with a new idea. This time, it's about expanding Tesla's unique retro-themed diner concept beyond Los Angeles. The first Tesla diner recently opened in Hollywood, and Musk now says more such outlets could show up in major cities across the world. However, this depends on how well the current one a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk shared a video of the LA diner and hinted that Tesla could roll out similar diners globally, especially at key Supercharger locations. He described the space as a mix of food, entertainment, and car charging, all in one stop. But he made it clear: global expansion will only happen if the LA diner proves to be diner, built at a former Shakey's Pizza site on Santa Monica Boulevard, is designed to take visitors back in time with an American diner look from the past while blending in Tesla's modern technology. It features a rooftop seating area, 45-foot drive-in movie screens, and 80 Superchargers. Customers in Tesla cars can order food directly from their in-car display while charging, creating a seamless experience between dining and travel. This isn't a sudden idea. Musk first shared his plan back in 2018, where he talked about setting up a 'drive-in' with roller-skating servers and rock music at a Supercharger location in LA. Years later, that idea has finally taken the diner, the setting is far from ordinary. Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, was spotted serving popcorn to guests, giving the whole place a futuristic vibe. A popular tech YouTuber who visited the diner described it as a dream spot for technology News claims that the menu has been crafted by chef Eric Greenspan and includes both classic diner food and Tesla-themed items. Visitors can expect burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken and waffles, and milkshakes — some served in Cybertruck-shaped boxes. The prices reportedly range between $4 and $15. Guests are welcomed by servers on roller skates offering ice cream samples, while drive-in screens play old shows like The Jetsons, adding a fun retro fans were seen lining up outside the location hours before it opened. In true Musk style, the gates opened at 4:20 PM, a time he has often used as a humorous everything looks promising, the big question now is whether Tesla will bring this experience to other countries. If the LA model does well, Tesla diners may one day become a familiar sight at EV charging spots across the world, maybe in India too. For now, the focus is on how the idea performs at home before it can travel globally.- Ends
Forbes
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Cybertruck Regains Some Glory At Mobbed Tesla Diner Opening
Tesla Cybertruck had a big presence on Monday evening at the opening of the Tesla Diner. The Tesla Diner was mobbed Monday evening after opening to the general public. Cybertrucks were prominent. When I arrived at around 7:00 pm, Cybertrucks were out in force, charging in the front parking lot (see video below). Cybertruck sales have hit a rough patch in the last couple of quarters but you would never know that on Monday evening. The line of people snaked from the Diner down N. Orange Ave., which borders the a two-story, circular stainless steel structure on the east side. The queue on N. Orange was several hundred feet long (see photo below). In addition to the people waiting to eat, all of the 80 Superchargers were being used. With Teslas lining up to charge on N. Orange Ave. The lion's share of the 80 Superchargers are in the back lot. And that was also completely waiting to get in diner extended several hundred feet down N. Orange Ave Patrons lining up outside the diner. The line snaked back along N. Orange Ave Tesla Diner back lot was full.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla Diner Could Spead Globally
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Tesla is yet again causing a stir in the automotive industry and beyond, this time for opening a diner in Los Angeles. On the surface, that might sound like a silly or trivial thing. But the reality is Tesla might have made a smart marketing move which will shift the industry have talked about doing EV cafes or diners where there are vehicle chargers and a place for humans to rest while waiting. A few places have established such things with varying success. But this is the first time we're aware of an automaker doing that. Instead of just a simple coffee shop with a few chargers, the Tesla Diner in Los Angeles has a number of Superchargers outside, plus a big movie screen with the sound piped to the Teslas' sound systems so you can sit back and watch a flick while recharging your ride, or even afterward. The diner itself has a mix of retro and futuristic flair. It serves up all the comfort foods you would expect, like burgers, fries, and shakes. But customers can order the food from their Tesla's touchscreen instead of going to the counter. There's also an Optimus robot standing behind a counter, serving up popcorn to anyone who hands it a bag. That's a fun little gimmick for young and old alike, adding to the novelty of the experience. In total, there are a whopping 80 Superchargers outside the Tesla Diner. Elon Musk says if the first one is a success, he wants to build more in every major city as well as at Supercharger sites on long-distance travel routes. Imagine coming across one of these things in the dusty desert of the Southwest where before there were hardly any good places to stop. Will this move sway more people to consider a Tesla? Will this make Tesla owners more dedicated to the brand? Will any other automakers try doing similar things? Image via ShellZero/X Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Inside Elon Musk's Tesla diner of the future staffed by ROBOTS with drive-in movie screens & burgers in Cybertruck boxes
ELON Musk's Tesla is opening a one-of-a-kind high tech diner where customers can order food from their car touchscreens and will be served by robots. The Tesla Diner can be found on Santa Monica Boulevard in LA's media district. 5 Visitors don't even need to get out of their cars to place an order Credit: X / @elonmusk 5 Elon Musk took to X earlier last week to praise the venue Credit: Reuters 5 The Tesla Diner can be found on Santa Monica Boulevard Credit: X / @elonmusk The futuristic looking venue boasts an array of high tech features - as well as 80 Superchargers. Musk took to X earlier last week to praise the venue, saying: "I just had dinner at the retro-futuristic @Tesla diner and Supercharger. "Team did great work making it one of the coolest spots in LA!" The Tesla boss had previously hinted at building the diner back in 2018. While it still bears many of the hallmarks of a classic American diner, the Tesla venue has a typically futuristic theme. A humanoid robot called Optimus can be found inside, who is programmed to serve popcorn to guests. The robot was designed by Tesla. Visitors don't even need to get out of their cars to place an order, which can be done through their vehicle touchscreen. Their food will be served in Tesla Cybertruck-shaped boxes. Typical diner refreshments such as burgers, hot dogs, wings and milkshakes are all sold at the venue. Tesla's Cybertruck Graveyard: Hundreds of Unsold EVs Abandoned at Shopping Mall Anyone who fancies a movie while the eat can watch a film on the diner's two gigantic 45-foot LED screens. The audio for the movies will be directly streamed into visitors' cars. Tesla fans on Musk's X shared their reactions to the new venue. One user called The Tesla Duck said: "Tesla should open a lot more of these diners, I am not local to the one that opens tomorrow but the food looks pretty good and I think it's an awesome attraction. "I'd imagine they could be pretty profitable. What other car comes with restaurant access?" Another commenter said: "Tesla hosted LA's First Responders at their Tesla Diner in LA for their soft launch today, and man does this place looks amazing! "They gave out official Tesla Diner merch, including Optimus Diner figures. "They had their entire fleet on display including Cybercab, and an Optimus robot that was serving popcorn." It's not the only time the controversial billionaire's companies have made headlines in recent weeks. Musk's AI chatbot Grok went rogue earlier this month and started spouting pro-Hitler and antisemitic comments on X. The material surfaced on the platform after an update telling it to be more "politically incorrect". The chatbot even appeared to dub itself: "MechaHitler". A spokesperson for xAI, the company behind Grok, said: "We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts. "Since being made aware of the content, xAI has taken action to ban hate speech before Grok posts on X." 5 Tesla fans on Musk's X shared their reactions to the new venue Credit: AFP
Auto Express
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
All electric car drivers should start using Tesla Superchargers
This is a bit of a public service announcement (or ruining a well kept secret for those in the know). EV drivers: Use Tesla chargers! And not just Tesla owners, but anyone needing to top up on the go. More than half of Tesla Superchargers, including all the latest V4 units, are open to any electric car with a CCS connection – which is most of them. You can find them via Zap-Maps or Tesla's own site, but it's clear that this is still not common knowledge. With concerns over the availability of public chargers such a huge issue for plenty of buyers considering converting to EVs, this could be a massive help that many people aren't aware of. The newest V4 units are even contactless, so you don't need an app to sort payment, unlike earlier V3 chargers. Advertisement - Article continues below And here's even more public service information...! We've previously been scathing about how prohibitively costly public charging is, and how too many chargers don't have any pricing transparency. If you can top up at home for the vast majority of miles, then the numbers really stack up for an electric vehicle. However, if public charging is a regular fallback, then the cost is a lot less favourable versus petrol or diesel. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Predictably, and probably fair enough, Tesla charges owners of other brands' cars more than it does its own army of loyal drivers, but the units, generally 250kW ones – so, super-fast – are significantly below the apparent current norm of 85p-plus per kWh you find at most service stations or highway chargers. Admittedly, with Tesla you do have to watch out for steep overstay charges designed to make sure you vacate the spot as soon as the car hits the required level. Don't dwell too long over that coffee or comfort break, then. I genuinely don't want to sound like a walking Tesla advert – the company's cars are generally great, but then so are a lot of other EVs, and those models don't come with any baggage around the firm's figurehead, if that sort of thing bothers you. But making life easier for the growing number of electric vehicle drivers is really important, and hopefully this column will act as a sneaky hack to help Auto Express readers get ahead in any public charging chaos during the summer getaway! Did you know you can sell your car through Auto Express ? We'll help you get a great price and find a great deal on a new car, too . Find a car with the experts New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment BMW or Mercedes would do anything to keep the new Xiaomi YU7 from sale in the UK and Europe, and this is why The Electric Car Grant is here: Government's new £3,750 EV discount in detail The Electric Car Grant is here: Government's new £3,750 EV discount in detail The government has set out its plan to help reduce the cost of affordable EVs by introducing a new £3,750 Electric Car Grant for new EVs sold under £3… New MG IM5 has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range New MG IM5 has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range The all-electric IM5 brings new technology and design to the MG line-up
