WEST HOLLYWOOD—Crowds basked in the vintage vibes mixed with futuristic flair as Tesla opened its first diner-charging location combo in Hollywood on July 21.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk managed to bring a bit of spark back to Tinseltown as the mix of good food, fun, and super-fast charging drew thousands of initial customers, with many saying they liked what they saw.
“I love it,” said Thor Laewe, 52, of Los Angeles. “It’s sort of future and retro at the same time.”
Laewe ordered burgers, fries, yogurt, and apple pie á la mode for himself and his son, Brandon Laewe, 14, from his Tesla as they drove to the diner July 22….