Elon Musk may be on track to shatter yet another record — this time, by becoming the first person in history to amass a trillion-dollar fortune.
Tesla’s board has unveiled a jaw-dropping new pay plan that could hand Musk up to $1 trillion over the next decade — but only if he delivers on a set of almost sci‑fi‑level goals. The package, entirely in Tesla stock, would require him to stay at the company for up to 10 years and hit milestones that push the limits of today’s automotive, AI, and robotics technology.
💰 The Record-Breaking Deal
If Musk meets every target, he could receive 423.7 million additional Tesla shares — nearly 12% of the company’s stock.
- Partial payout: After 7.5 years of leadership
- Full payout: After a full 10-year commitment
Tesla says the plan reflects its confidence in Musk’s vision and its belief in exponential growth under his leadership.
🎯 The Almost Impossible Targets
To unlock the full reward, Musk must lead Tesla to:
- Boost market value from $1.1 trillion to $8.5 trillion
- Put 1 million autonomous “robotaxis” into commercial service
- Deploy 1 million humanoid robots
- Increase annual profits from $17B to $400B
- Deliver 20 million vehicles per year
Analysts call these goals “extraordinary” — and that’s putting it mildly.
🗳 What Happens Next
Shareholders will vote on the plan November 6, 2025. The proposal mirrors Musk’s controversial 2018 pay deal, which faced legal challenges, but Tesla’s move to Texas could give it a smoother path this time.
If approved, Musk’s stake in Tesla could nearly double to 29%, cementing his control over the company’s future.
📈 High Risk, High Reward
Supporters see the package as a masterstroke to keep Musk laser‑focused on Tesla for the long haul. Critics warn of massive shareholder dilution and question whether the targets are even achievable.
If Musk pulls it off, he won’t just make history as the first trillionaire — he could redefine what’s possible for corporate leadership and how the world rewards its boldest visionaries.
