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Struggling to sell EVs, Tesla pivots to slinging burgers

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created: July 22, 2025, 6:20 p.m. | updated: July 22, 2025, 6:36 p.m.

video Facing declining sales and a tarnished reputation, EV manufacturer Tesla is looking to a new industry to generate some revenue: Fast-casual food service. Tesla "Optimus:" On sale now! If you're looking to visit as a vegetarian, Tesla noted there are "multiple vegetarian options available," though the selection is quite limited, and even the fried goods are dunked in beef tallow instead of vegetable oil. "Our Tesla futuristic diner (Grease meets The Jetsons with Supercharging) in LA should be ready later this year," Musk said in a post on X in August 2023. That's as close as we might ever get to an actual Tesla bot, so call that a win if you want.

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