Gary Zhou 
Key Points
- 💼 Tesla has obtained permit approval for its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger project in Los Angeles.
- 🎬 The project will feature a drive-in movie theater and diner with 32 Supercharger stalls, two movie screens, and rooftop seating.
- 🏙️ The location was shifted from Santa Monica to Hollywood at 7001 W. Santa Monica Boulevard.
- 🏗️ Tesla received approval in July for grading the area, building walls, and constructing movie screens.
- 📅 The permit was issued on July 18 after eight months of regulatory processes.
- 🍔 The restaurant will offer various food options, while movie screens will show clips of famous movies.
- 🚗 Tesla’s Supercharger Network is expanding, and this unique project adds entertainment and experiences to charging.
- 👍 Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk confirmed the project details and its unique offerings.
- 🚀 The project’s contractor is PCL Construction Services Inc., and the architect is Stantec Architecture.
- 🔌 Tesla’s Supercharger Network is known to be the most expansive among automakers.
Tesla’s Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger project in Los Angeles has received permit approval, as indicated by documents obtained by Teslarati from the LA Department of Building and Safety.
For several years, Tesla has hinted at the concept of a drive-in movie theater and diner combined with a Supercharger station. The envisioned site would feature 32 charging stalls, two screens for showcasing iconic movie clips, and a restaurant with rooftop seating.
Initially, the project was intended to be situated across a series of lots in Santa Monica. However, the location was shifted to Hollywood, specifically at 7001 W. Santa Monica Boulevard.
As the development progresses through standard regulatory procedures, Tesla has been granted certain approvals and has also been requested to make corrections on various submitted applications related to the construction of the Diner and Supercharger facility.
PERMIT AND PROJECT APPROVAL
In late July, Tesla was granted the green light to proceed with various aspects of the restaurant construction, including grading the area, constructing walls, and erecting movie screens on the designated lot.
These applications were originally submitted by Tesla in November 2022, and after an eight-month period, the City of Los Angeles approved the plan, leading to the issuance of the permit on July 18.
Stantec Architecture, headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is noted as the project’s architect, while PCL Construction Services Inc., located in Glendale, California, is listed as the contractor.
Following the successful completion and approval of the initial grading inspection on August 9, Tesla is now poised to advance with the project.
As previously mentioned, the site is set to accommodate 32 Supercharger stalls, a restaurant with a variety of food options, rooftop seating, and notably, two cinema screens showcasing clips from iconic movies, as per CEO Elon Musk’s description.
Tesla’s Supercharger Network stands as the most expansive among automakers worldwide. Although charging times are decreasing and the need for entertainment during charging is diminishing, there remains a desire for diverse experiences at these charging sites.
Tesla is introducing something entirely innovative with its Diner and Drive-In Supercharger, potentially establishing it as the company’s most appealing stop for those seeking both a recharge and an enjoyable experience.
You can view both the restaurant and movie theater approvals below:
