Tesla Proposes Package For Musk That Could Top $1 Trillion

If Elon Musk hits his targets, he won’t just be the richest man alive — he could become the first trillionaire in history.

Tesla unveiled a jaw-dropping compensation plan Friday that could award Musk up to 12% more of the company’s shares, potentially pushing his stake past 25% if he delivers on a series of ambitious milestones.

💰 The Trillion-Dollar Path

To unlock the full package, Tesla must hit a market cap of $8.5 trillion by 2035 — nearly 8x its current value. The first payout kicks in at $2 trillion, with additional tranches every $500 billion thereafter.

Other goals include:

• 20 million Tesla vehicles delivered
• 1 million robotaxis in operation
• 1 million AI bots deployed

📈 Investor Buzz vs. Public Backlash

Tesla shares jumped 2.5% after the announcement, with analysts praising the alignment of Musk’s pay with shareholder returns. But critics warn the package could fuel public resentment, especially given Musk’s polarizing political stances and recent Gallup poll placing him as the most unpopular public figure among 14 surveyed.

🧠 Tesla’s Defense

Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm called the plan a “super ambitious incentive package for a pioneering, ambitious, and unique CEO,” emphasizing Musk’s role in navigating a “critical inflection point”.

⚖️ Legal & Political Undercurrents

The proposal comes as Tesla appeals a Delaware court ruling that voided Musk’s previous $55.8 billion package. Meanwhile, Musk’s brief stint in President Trump’s administration earlier this year — and their public clashes — added more intrigue to the unfolding saga.