5. Tesla lounges: Restaurant and charging station hybrid
As c-stores continue to upgrade their foodservice offerings, Tesla is taking the trend in a direction all its own. The electric car maker is adding food-and-beverage service to a growing network of owners-only lounges around the country. The lounges, which are open 24 hours a day and accessible via a code on the car’s touchscreen, serve ready-to-eat food and drinks. The stations, two of which are currently open, also include a climbing wall for kids, a retail shop for branded merchandise and a dog-walking area. Tesla’s U.S. network of charging stations is small, but is expected to expand as sales of the electric vehicles climb.
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