Overview

• The diner continues operating 24 hours a day, drawing queues of up to 11 hours as fans seek charging stations and locally sourced fare.
• Activist group Resist the Coup leads nightly demonstrations condemning Musk’s political alliance with President Trump, backed by Tesla Takedown protesters wielding giant inflatable balloons and boycott signs.
• Neighbors report gridlocked streets from afternoon into late night, incessant honking and blocked crosswalks that compromise emergency access and pedestrian safety.
• Conceived by Tesla designer Franz von Holzhausen and run by restaurateur Bill Chait, the retro-futuristic venue boasts 80 Superchargers, Optimus robot popcorn service and rooftop film screenings.
• Critics question whether the experiential charging-diner model can thrive beyond Hollywood given its community disruptions and political backlash.