Tesla’s ’50s diner-themed charging station under construction in September.

Tesla’s ’50s diner-themed charging station under construction in September.

Photographer: Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg

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Burger, fries and a charged battery.

Tesla Inc. is drawing up an eclectic menu as it prepares to open a ’50s diner-themed charging station in the heart of Los Angeles, where electric-vehicle drivers will be able to grab a bite or catch a movie while topping off their battery.