Tesla approved for drive-in EV charging station in LA.

Tesla’s Supercharger Diner: Where Charging Meets Entertainment

Tesla’s first Supercharger diner is not just a dream anymore. It’s becoming a reality!

The​ company recently received permit approval‍ from the Los Angeles Department of‍ Building and Safety for its innovative ‍drive-in movie and diner Supercharger station in Los ‌Angeles, as ⁢reported by Teslarati.

Imagine this: a ‍Supercharger station ⁤with a twist. Tesla CEO ‌Elon Musk has been teasing the ⁢idea of combining a drive-in movie theater and ‌a diner into one of their Supercharger stations. This⁢ unique concept would feature dozens of charging stalls, ⁤two‌ screens showing movie⁢ clips, and ‌a⁢ rooftop eatery with ⁤breathtaking views.

The‍ goal ⁢is to ‌provide drivers with an engaging⁤ experience while they wait for their‌ electric vehicles to charge.

In January 2018, Elon Musk ⁢shared his vision of an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock ⁤restaurant.” Now,⁣ the architectural plans ⁤for this⁢ ambitious project are taking shape.

Initially, the eatery was planned for multiple lots in Santa Monica. However, the project has now​ found its home at 7001 W. Santa Monica Boulevard,⁣ according to Teslarati.

The existing building, formerly a Shakey’s Pizza, will be demolished to make way for Tesla’s‌ Supercharger diner. The new establishment will feature a 3,800-square-foot enclosed‍ lower level and a 5,500-square-foot‌ outdoor seating and enclosed⁢ kitchen area above, as reported by ⁢ Restaurant Business.

Did you know? ⁤Tesla Supercharger stations can ‌charge‍ a⁣ vehicle to a 200-mile capacity in just 15 minutes.

Future Innovation

During Tesla’s ⁢Investor Day⁣ in ‌March, Rebecca Tinucci, the company’s senior director for charging ‍infrastructure, shared exciting details about their plans. One ‌of ⁣the highlights was the vision ⁣for the future diner and⁣ drive-in theater ​charging site, which was​ briefly showcased on screen.

“We have understood since Day One that a great charging experience is the ⁢linchpin to electric vehicle adoption,” said Ms. Tinucci during the Investor Day event.

Tesla takes⁢ pride ⁢in offering the most convenient charging experience available, with 80,000 charging points, including 40,000 Superchargers. Ms. Tinucci emphasized that Tesla’s charging infrastructure installation process is efficient and cost-effective, with costs significantly lower than industry averages.

“Our costs⁣ are ⁣often 20 percent, if not 70 percent, lower than alternatives,”⁣ Ms. Tinucci revealed.

Looking ahead, ‌Tesla ⁢aims to make all their‍ charging stations ‍compatible with ⁤non-Tesla EV models, power the stations with renewable ⁣energy, and expand their charging infrastructure. They are ⁤even working on providing real-time information about charger availability and specifications to minimize wait times and maximize convenience for EV drivers.

With ​Tesla’s commitment to innovation, the future of electric vehicle charging looks ⁤brighter than ever.