Elon Musk’s Tesla has received the green light to proceed with its ambitious plan to construct an all-night diner and drive-in movie theater in the heart of Hollywood.

The proposed 1950s-style drive-in complex will not only serve as a Tesla Supercharger station with 32 stalls but will also feature classic movie screens showcasing iconic film clips and a restaurant boasting rooftop seating.

Tesla secured permit approval from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety earlier this month, according to reports from industry blog Teslarati, which obtained copies of the documents.

The location of this Tesla-themed diner will be on W. Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, contrary to Musk’s initial plan of placing it in Santa Monica.

New complex

The recent round of approvals primarily centered on the initial grading inspection for Tesla’s forthcoming complex, as noted by the same source. Tesla had previously gained approval for building walls and movie screens back in July.

The public got a glimpse of Tesla’s creative vision when the company shared an official rendering during its 2023 investor day in March. The presentation slide was aptly titled, “Can’t forget to do cool s—t.”

Additionally, architect Ed Howard offered his own unaffiliated concept art, showcasing his vision for a Tesla diner and drive-in.

Musk has been teasing the idea of a Tesla drive-in for quite some time via his social media channels.

In April 2021, he tweeted, “Major new Supercharger station coming to Santa Monica soon! Hoping to have 50’s diner & 100 best movie clips playing too. Thanks Santa Monica city!”

Furthermore, in 2018, Musk mentioned, “Gonna put an old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in LA.”

Tesla boasts a network of over 17,000 Supercharger stations across the United States, with locations in all 50 states.

New projects

The Tesla-themed diner and drive-in movie theater is just one of the many unique projects the company has undertaken, often extending beyond its primary mission of producing electric vehicles.

For instance, Tesla offers its own branded “Tesla Tequila” on its website, described as having a “dry fruit and light vanilla nose with a balanced cinnamon pepper finish.”

Recently, the company began selling a Cybertruck-themed cardboard cat bed in China.

Meanwhile, Tesla enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the release of the long-awaited Cybertruck, set to debut this fall after facing several delays.