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50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins

Tesla is Beginning its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger

— August 29, 2023 — Art & Design
Tesla will have a new Supercharger station with a unique design twist as Elon Musk gets the permit to start creating the Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger. It imagines a retro 50s-style station that will be created at 100I W. Santa Monica Boulevard with a two-story tall structure. There, it will have a diner with 32 supercharging outlets and more seating at a roof deck level.

There will also be a drive-in movie theater at the location, which has been teased by Musk himself a few years ago. Leading the design is architectural studio Stantex and PCL is in charge of constructing the location. Approval of the project by the LA Department of Building and Safety took place on July 18th.

Image Credit: Roman Belogorodov, Dreamstime.com
Trend Themes
1. Retro Diner-themed Supercharger Stations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating Supercharger stations with a retro 50s-style design, featuring diners and drive-in movie theaters for a unique charging experience.
2. Enhanced Charging Infrastructure - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing Supercharger stations with increased capacity and amenities such as more charging outlets and additional seating areas.
3. Integration of Entertainment and Charging - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining charging stations with entertainment options like drive-in movie theaters to provide a more engaging and enjoyable experience for electric vehicle owners.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building new Supercharger stations with unique design elements and entertainment features to attract more electric vehicle owners and promote the adoption of electric vehicles.
2. Architectural and Design Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with automotive companies to create innovative and visually appealing structures for new charging stations, incorporating retro and themed elements.
3. Entertainment and Leisure - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with electric vehicle manufacturers to integrate entertainment options like drive-in movie theaters or other leisure activities into charging stations, enhancing the overall customer experience.
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