‘Tesla Takeover’ failed to secure permits for Alameda Point, according to report

(KRON) — A “Tesla Takeover” that was billed as taking place on Alameda Point this summer reportedly failed to secure the proper permits and will not be happening at the location. The Tesla Takeover, which had been rebranded as X Takeover, is being billed as “The Ultimate Experience for Tesla, EVs, and SpaceX Enthusiasts.”

The event was launched in 2021 by the Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley as a kind of fanfest for Tesla owners and enthusiasts.

However, according to a report in the Alameda Post,

the City of Alameda never issued a permit for the event and the X Takeover organizers “had simply assumed that they could use Alameda Point for their event.”

“When the City discovered that event organizers were publicizing Alameda Point as the venue without an approved permit, we immediately directed them to remove our location from their materials,” Sarah Henry, communications & legislative affairs officer for the City of Alameda told the post. “They were also informed that the City would not be issuing a permit for this event, so they did not submit their application.”

According to the event website, the event is set to take place in the “San Francisco Bay Area.” Previously, an Instagram post from Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley had specified the location as Alameda Point.

But, as of Tuesday, the Instagram page for Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley was no longer available. According to the event website, the X Takeover is still due to take place on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets for the event are available at Eventbrite.

Refunds, however, are not available.

KRON4.com has reached out to Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley for more information. We are awaiting a response.