Tesla Hollywood Diner Opens: A Look at the Food, Merch, Features and More [VIDEOS]

July 21, 2025

By Karan Singh

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After several years of construction, the highly anticipated Tesla Diner and Supercharger station in downtown Hollywood is officially opening to the public today, Monday, July 21st.

Tesla hosted a special pre-opening event this Saturday to celebrate first responders, which provided us with our first full look into the now-operational venue. The diner is a blend of a massive, state-of-the-art Supercharger station, a retro drive-in movie theater, and a restaurant packed with Tesla’s signature — tech, culture, and a ton of fun moments.

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Supercharger & Drive-In Experience

At its core, the Hollywood location is a massive Supercharger site, featuring 80 v4 Supercharger stalls. But the experience here goes beyond just charging. The site also features a fully functional drive-in movie theater, complete with two enormous 45-foot LED movie screens.

NEWS: Tesla's Hollywood Diner and Supercharger officially opens to the public this Monday, July 21st!

• 80 V4 Supercharger stalls
• Drive-in movie theater with two 45-foot LED movie screens. Audio of movies/videos playing on both screens will sync & play from the speakers… pic.twitter.com/iyAY05OdHi
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) July 20, 2025

The integration here is as seamless as we hoped. You’ll be able to order food directly from inside your Tesla - and payment is handled automatically through your Tesla account. A new sub-app called Tesla Diner appears in Tesla Theater, which connects your vehicle’s display and sound system to whatever is playing on the main screens. This works for both the front and rear displays - which means your passengers can also enjoy the entertainment.

Video showing how your car will be able to watch the videos being played on the big screens. The demo vehicles they had on display had an added app under the Tesla Theatre app. The app probably appears once the car connects to the WiFi at the #tesladiner. @Tesla @cybertruck pic.twitter.com/Toa0dxI3Yl
— Prime the pump (@whistingbhole) July 20, 2025

The Menu: Burgers to Hand-Spun Shakes

The food offerings are a nod to classic American diner fare, and include the below:

Burgers
Fries
Chicken Wings
Hot Dogs
Hand-spun milkshakes
Sandwiches

In classic Tesla fashion, they couldn’t help but touch on the small details. The burgers and sandwiches are served in a unique Cybertruck-styled burger box.

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The Experience: Robots, Roller Skates, and Rooftop Views

Tesla has pulled out all the stops to create something truly unique and memorable at its diner. Adding to the retro vibe, the human servers were gliding around the diner on roller blades. That’s something you definitely don’t see every day anymore.

On the rooftop deck, you can also get a good view of the iconic Hollywood sign and the theater screens, if you’re up for more of an airy experience.

View from the top deck at Tesla Hollywood Diner and Supercharger - you can even see the Hollywood sign!

🎥@amanda_press8 https://t.co/G7v70moIEB pic.twitter.com/8CTspyH8HV
— Ryan Torres (@RyanTorresTesla) July 20, 2025

Inside, for the soft opening, several Optimus units were on-site. One was even actively serving popcorn to guests and answering questions - giving us a little glimpse into Optimus at work. Although Optimus was remotely controlled through, presumably by a person in a suit and sensors, it could serve as training data to enable it to perform this task independently in the future.

This was the coolest! 😎
Optimus was answering @FthePump’s questions, here is a sample! pic.twitter.com/nZYkQE66W6
— Tesla Club-SoCal (@TeslaClubSoCal) July 19, 2025

Swag and Easter Eggs

The diner is definitely going to be a must-visit destination for Tesla fans, and Tesla is aware of this. They’ve leaned into their own history here with a bunch of diner-exclusive merchandise and swag, along with a ton of pieces of Tesla history on display.

Don’t forget to pick up your swag when you visit the #TeslaDiner! https://t.co/i1mtIPvfq5 pic.twitter.com/NE9zoE7Dxr
— Tesla Club-SoCal (@TeslaClubSoCal) July 20, 2025

The merch also included a unique diner-themed Optimus action figure. If you’ve got the first one, this new one is definitely another to add to the collection - but you’ll need to visit in person to grab one.

Make sure you pick yours up when you go! pic.twitter.com/qXPeIZy7u7
— Tesla Club-SoCal (@TeslaClubSoCal) July 19, 2025

Some of the real treasures, aside from all the swag, are the historical Tesla items. On display is the original broken Cybertruck glass from the infamous 2019 reveal event. Alongside it is also a bullet-tested HFS steel panel from a Cybertruck prototype, which even includes handwritten notes from Wes Morrill, Cybertruck’s lead engineer.

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To round out the showcase for the event, Tesla also had a Cybercab and a modified Model Y Police Cruiser on display at the event.

The Tesla Diner has shaped itself up to be more than just a restaurant. It’ll definitely be a destination visit for many Tesla fans. You can check out a full walk-through of the experience here:

We were invited to attend the soft opening of the brand new #TeslaDiner, celebrating the First Responders! pic.twitter.com/9x45Dxp3HI
— Tesla Club-SoCal (@TeslaClubSoCal) July 19, 2025

Tesla Will Hold Its 'Most Epic Demo Ever' by End of Year, According to Musk

July 20, 2025

By Karan Singh

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Elon Musk always gets excited about upcoming products — and this time, he’s announcing Tesla will have an epic demo later this year. Not just any demo, but the “most epic demo ever,” according to Musk. He then emphasized it by saying “Ever.” again. It certainly sets high expectations, but what could Elon be alluding to?

Just left the @Tesla design studio.

Most epic demo ever by end of year.

Ever.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 14, 2025

Given Tesla’s ambitious roadmap, there are numerous possibilities that could have Musk this excited. Given it’s coming from the Tesla Design Studio, we’re expecting this to be a physical item, rather than something software-based like FSD breakthroughs.

With the Q2 2025 Earnings Call around the corner, we may learn more about the upcoming demo soon; otherwise, we may have to wait until Elon teases it further or Tesla sends out event invites.

Tesla has had some truly exciting events, including the public unveilings of the Model 3 and Cybertruck, the Semi and Roadster event, and more recently, the Robotaxi event.

Let’s take a look at what Musk could be so excited about that could be part of this epic demo.

Contender 1: Optimus V3

First in the ring is Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, which is expected to receive its production variant, version 3, by the end of 2025.

The production variant is supposed to bring together everything that Tesla has learned over the years on Optimus V2 and combine it with mass-manufacturable hardware for the first time.

A full-blown demonstration of Optimus V3 working in Tesla’s factories, performing complex tasks autonomously - something no other humanoid robot has done to date - would most certainly fit the bill. A truly capable humanoid robot that can understand and interact with the real world would be a game-changing technology, and an early demo showcasing that would certainly be unforgettable.

Contender 2: The New Roadster

Hiding somewhere in a corner of our ring is the next-generation Tesla Roadster. It has been years since the demonstration of the Roadster and its SpaceX-powered cold-gas thrusters. While we’ve received occasional updates on the Roadster, it’s clear it hasn’t been Tesla’s priority, nor should it be.

A demonstration of a finalized, production-ready Tesla Roadster would be a massive event—and one that people have been waiting for for years. This would be especially awesome to see in a world where the track is now dominated not by the Model S Plaid but by the Rimac Nevera and Lucid Air Sapphire.

Contender 3: More Affordable Models

While less flashy than the other two corners, this contender is probably the biggest elephant in the room. There are now two versions of “affordable” vehicles. One is a trimmed-down Model Y, while the other is the long-rumored $25k vehicle that is expected to be based on the Robotaxi.

Tesla was supposed to unveil the more affordable Model Y in the first half of this year, but this has yet to materialize, while the truly more affordable vehicle has been pushed back.

For Tesla’s “legacy” vehicle business, a more affordable vehicle will help drive growth, while allowing the still-nascent AI and robotics businesses to get their footing.

What will be Tesla's 'most epic demo ever' later this year?

Contenders:https://t.co/6JRka3uv10
— Not a Tesla App (@NotATeslaApp) July 20, 2025

Contender 4: The Production Semi

The last contender is the production variant of the Tesa Semi. With the new Semi factory in Nevada beginning to ramp up and begin volume production, there’s no better time to reveal the final production version of the Semi.

We’ve seen pilot vehicles on the road, as well as some wrapped-up test variants at Tesla’s production facilities - but we’ve yet to see the final version. A full blown demo of the Semi hauling a trailer on a long-haul route would definitely be something to show off.

While it may not be as exciting for the average consumer, the Tesla Semi is on a path to revolutionize the trucking industry and transition it to electric. Trucking accounts for 23% of greenhouse gas emissions and up to 60% of fine particulate matter emissions, despite comprising only about 10% of vehicles.

This is one of the places Tesla can have one of its biggest impacts. Many of their industrial partners are already on board to electrify their fleets.

Whatever the demo ultimately is, it’s evident that Tesla’s teams are developing something impressive. For now, we can only speculate, but we’ll be listening closely during the Q2 earnings call for any additional clues.

Tesla Confirms Upcoming FSD Rollout in Australia and New Zealand

July 19, 2025

By Karan Singh

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The long long wait for FSD (Supervised) in Australia and New Zealand may be coming to an end. Thom Drew, Tesla’s Country Director for Australia & New Zealand, has confirmed on LinkedIn that Tesla has been working with local authorities in both countries and that there are no regulatory blockers for the release of FSD in the region.

The confirmation came in response to questions following Tesla’s FSD demo video in Sydney, Australia.

Hurdles Cleared

For many years, the main question surrounding the release of FSD in other Asia-Pacific countries, especially Australia, has been the status of regulatory approval. Drew’s statement provides the clearest answer yet regarding regulatory barriers, and it appears that the path is clear from a governmental standpoint.

“We have been working with local authorities across AU & NZ and there are no regulatory blockers for release. We are running through the final stages of validation prior to public release. Looking to start with HW4 on certain vehicles and then release in phases from there.”

Thom Drew, Tesla’s Country Director for Australia & New Zealand (LinkedIn)

With the regulatory question answered, the timeline for the release is now entirely in Tesla’s hands. According to his statement, Tesla is in the final phases before a public rollout, likely meaning Tesla is doing some final testing and veritifcation on local roads before flipping the switch.

FSD Supervised testing in Sydney, Australia pic.twitter.com/RYHiWs4vxx
— Tesla Australia & New Zealand (@TeslaAUNZ) July 17, 2025

The Rollout Plan: HW4 First

Drew also provided the first details on how Tesla plans to launch FSD in the two countries, and it seems to be a similar approach to the one Tesla took in China.

That means that the release will begin with AI4 (HW4) equipped vehicles first. Once those vehicles are up and running, they will slowly begin to phase in older AI3 (HW3) vehicles over the next few releases.

For owners of HW3 vehicles (everything we know about the HW3 upgrade), this phased release means that they’ll be waiting a little longer than other owners, but at least there’s progress and some clear next steps now. A little more waiting isn’t too bad, especially when you consider just how long many owners in Australia and New Zealand have been waiting for any semblance of FSD in their nations. Tesla initially outlined Q2 2025 as the target availability date for FSD in RHD markets, so this timing is roughly on track with what Tesla initially announced in September 2024.

Hopefully, Tesla also opens up the opportunity for FSD transfer for HW3 owners in both countries, as we’re sure many people would upgrade alongside the official release of FSD to the latest hardware.

And just in case you thought the first video wasn’t true because it wasn’t upside down - well, Tesla provided us the original too.