Tesla has revealed that its Hollywood diner was constructed using recycled stainless steel from Cybertruck production. The diner, which opened in summer 2025, blends retro aesthetics with modern EV features at a key Los Angeles location. This repurposing highlights innovative use of materials from the electric vehicle line.
Tesla's Hollywood diner, located at 7001 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles, opened in the summer of 2025 as a '24/7 retro-futuristic hub' that combines nostalgia for 1950s American diners with contemporary technology. The company recently disclosed that the structure incorporates recycled stainless steel directly from Cybertruck production, specifically the vehicle's 'Hard Freaking Stainless' alloy for exterior cladding and siding.
Tesla's North American account announced this on X, stating: "Tesla Diner was constructed using recycled stainless steel from @Cybertruck production" alongside an image (pic.twitter.com/MRX6eihTkK). This revelation addresses months of speculation among fans about the diner's construction materials.
The site also serves as a practical stop for EV owners, featuring 80 V4 Supercharging stations. Beyond dining—with over 250 seats inside offering burgers and fries—it functions as a drive-in movie theater with two 66-foot LED screens. Visitors can watch films from their vehicles, where audio syncs with the car's sound system during charging, or from the rooftop 'Skypad' patio. Merchandise is available, and its position along historic Route 66 adds to the appeal.
YouTuber JerryRigEverything commented on X: "You had so much steel left over from canceled reservations that you could build a literal building? Cool."
This project draws on the Cybertruck's development timeline, which began with a prototype unveiling in November 2019, followed by production delays and the start of serial production in November 2023 at Gigafactory Texas.