Six months after its splashy debut, the Tesla Diner slowdown is becoming visible in Hollywood.
When the futuristic rest stop opened last July, crowds of electric vehicle owners and curious visitors lined up outside the retro-styled complex on Santa Monica Boulevard. However, the early buzz has faded. Today, most customers appear to be EV drivers charging their cars rather than general visitors.
At about 5 p.m. on the 205th day since opening, the Tesla Diner near Santa Monica Boulevard and Orange Drive felt relatively quiet despite the evening rush. During one hour, roughly 30 to 40 electric vehicles used the Supercharger area, which can accommodate up to 80 cars simultaneously…