Tesla shareholders weigh Musk’s record payout and AI bet
Tesla vote on Musk’s $878B package, robotaxis and AI strategy
Tesla shareholders weigh Musk’s record payout and AI bet
Tesla shareholders vote on Musk’s $878B package, robotaxis and xAI ties, in Austin at the meeting, plus governance shifts from supermajority to neutrality.
2025-11-07T02:47:36+03:00
2025-11-07T02:47:36+03:00
2025-11-07T02:47:36+03:00
On November 6, 2025, Tesla shareholders gathered in Austin for the annual meeting to decide whether Elon Musk will receive what could be the largest payout in history—up to $878 billion. The award hinges on a trio of audacious targets: building 20 million vehicles over a decade, deploying one million robotaxis, and lifting the company’s market value to $8.5 trillion.The vote doubles as a referendum on Musk’s vision to transform Tesla into a powerhouse in artificial intelligence and robotics. While most investors appear supportive, some—among them Norway’s sovereign wealth fund—have pushed back, calling the package excessive. The board has cautioned that rejecting the plan could lead to Musk’s departure. The framing alone shows how tightly Tesla’s trajectory is bound to its chief executive, a strength and a risk in equal measure.Another topic on the agenda is a potential Tesla investment in Musk’s startup xAI. The move could sharpen Tesla’s edge in AI but has sparked worries about possible conflicts of interest. It’s the kind of bet that can accelerate progress if the boundaries are crystal clear—and backfire if they aren’t.Also up for consideration: eliminating supermajority voting thresholds and adopting a policy of political neutrality. Changes like these can redefine how Tesla is governed and, in practice, influence the extent of Musk’s sway. Streamlined rules often make decisions faster; the trade-off is who ultimately sets the direction.
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Tesla vote on Musk’s $878B package, robotaxis and AI strategy
Tesla shareholders vote on Musk’s $878B package, robotaxis and xAI ties, in Austin at the meeting, plus governance shifts from supermajority to neutrality.
Michael Powers, Editor
On November 6, 2025, Tesla shareholders gathered in Austin for the annual meeting to decide whether Elon Musk will receive what could be the largest payout in history—up to $878 billion. The award hinges on a trio of audacious targets: building 20 million vehicles over a decade, deploying one million robotaxis, and lifting the company’s market value to $8.5 trillion.
The vote doubles as a referendum on Musk’s vision to transform Tesla into a powerhouse in artificial intelligence and robotics. While most investors appear supportive, some—among them Norway’s sovereign wealth fund—have pushed back, calling the package excessive. The board has cautioned that rejecting the plan could lead to Musk’s departure. The framing alone shows how tightly Tesla’s trajectory is bound to its chief executive, a strength and a risk in equal measure.
Another topic on the agenda is a potential Tesla investment in Musk’s startup xAI. The move could sharpen Tesla’s edge in AI but has sparked worries about possible conflicts of interest. It’s the kind of bet that can accelerate progress if the boundaries are crystal clear—and backfire if they aren’t.
Also up for consideration: eliminating supermajority voting thresholds and adopting a policy of political neutrality. Changes like these can redefine how Tesla is governed and, in practice, influence the extent of Musk’s sway. Streamlined rules often make decisions faster; the trade-off is who ultimately sets the direction.
