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Tesla's $878B Pay Plan for Musk Sparks Controversy

10/9/2025

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  • Tesla, Inc.'s proposed $878 billion pay package for Elon Musk could trigger large payouts without major performance milestones.
  • Analysts say Musk could collect over $50 billion by modest vehicle sales and market-valuation growth.
  • The plan defines goals vaguely, such as 'robotaxis' and 'bots,' risking substantial rewards without clear innovation.
  • The November 6 shareholder vote will determine Tesla's executive-compensation direction.