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AStern

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 04:33 PM Jan 5

D'oh! Tesla's Diner Went From Viral Sensation to Empty Pit Stop in Six Months [View all]

From almost 1,000 burgers a day to a ghost town within six months, Tesla’s LA diner mirrors the brand’s broader struggle to keep its momentum.

Tesla opened its long-hyped diner in Los Angeles in July 2025. It was meant to showcase a new vision for EV charging. Rather than a basic restaurant attached to a Supercharger station, it was pitched as a retro-futuristic destination blending Americana, EV culture, and Elon Musk’s flair for spectacle – finally, you’d look forward to charging your Model Y. Six months later, that promise feels largely unfulfilled. The crowds have disappeared, the novelty has worn off, and what was framed as a bold lifestyle experiment now looks like a dystopian concept.

https://www.autoblog.com/news/teslas-diner-went-from-viral-sensation-to-empty-pit-stop-in-six-months
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