Traffic jams, junk food, and giant screens: We tested Elon Musk's futuristic drive-in in Los Angeles

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Elon Musk's Tesla Diner in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on July 21, 2025. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP)
Elon Musk has been dreaming about it since 2018, so he did it: his retro-futuristic Tesla Diner opened its doors in West Hollywood, California, on July 21 at 4:20 p.m. local time, or 4:20 p.m. The time is important: it refers to the number 420 (four-twenty), a sign of recognition for cannabis users and which fascinates Donald Trump's former best friend .
No teasing to stir things up, a simple tweet from the owner was enough for lines to form in front of 7001 Santa Monica Boulevard. The parking lot, reserved exclusively for electric vehicles, is equipped with 80 superchargers. Since it opened, the flow of cars has been incessant, the stations are permanently full. Teslas
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