Overview

• Tesla outlined a decade-long compensation plan that could grant Musk up to $1 trillion if tough financial and operational targets are achieved.
• The awards hinge on Tesla reaching an $8.5 trillion market capitalization within 10 years, about eight times the company’s current valuation.
• Operational milestones include cumulative sales of 20 million vehicles, commercial launch of 1 million robo-taxis, and delivery of 1 million AI-enabled humanoid robots.
• If the conditions are met, Musk’s stake could rise by up to about 12%, driving the plan’s potential value above $1 trillion.
• Details were disclosed in filings and reported on September 5–6, with Japanese outlets citing the Wall Street Journal and Kyodo as key sources.