Fri, 07 Nov 2025

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 Tesla plans to pay Musk $1tn - do they really need him that much?

Shareholders have approved a pay package that puts an astronomical value on Elon Musk's value as a leader.

* The package will only be paid out if Musk achieves goals such as delivering 20 million vehicles and 1 million robots, as well as having one million self-driving Robotaxi vehicles on the roads.
* Tesla's market value needs to rise from $1.4 trillion to $8.5 trillion for Musk to receive the full payout.
* Analysts believe that Musk's ability to "go where others are not" is a key factor in his potential success, and that his vision and long-term thinking have contributed significantly to the company's valuation.
* The package has sparked concerns about whether it will allow Musk to focus on running the company, or if he will continue to prioritize his other interests.
* Experts say that while the targets appear challenging, the board has discretion to deem them met if intervening events prevent Musk from reaching them.
* Some analysts argue that the pay package is a necessary incentive for Musk to continue leading Tesla and driving innovation in the field of electric vehicles.
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