Maye Musk, the mother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, shared an anecdote about her son’s policy of offering no family discount on Tesla cars, stating that he considers every owner to be family and therefore, everyone pays the same price.
The post was shared on X (formerly Twitter) just hours before the Tesla shareholders meeting in Austin, where Elon Musk’s massive compensation package was approved.
The “Family Discount” Exchange
Maye Musk’s post focused on a relative’s request for a special price on a Tesla vehicle.
- The Request: Her nephew asked if he could get a “family discount.”
- Elon’s Response: “Elon said, every owner is family, so… no,” Maye Musk wrote.
She reinforced this policy by including a throwback picture and note about her own experience:
“Throwback Thursday. Me, with my first Tesla that Elon Musk bought for me many years ago. He paid full price.“
Maye Musk also noted the high turnout at the shareholders event, stating, “I can’t believe how many Tesla owners are in Austin today. They are having so much fun meeting each other.”
Social Media Reaction to the Policy
Tesla owners and fans embraced the sentiment of being treated equally, regardless of their connection to the CEO.
- “The Tesla community vibe in Austin today is unreal. From ‘no family discounts’ to a global family of owners — that’s legacy,” commented one person.
- Another user reacted: “I can’t believe Elon thinks I’m family!!”
Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package Approved
The post preceded a major event for the company, where Tesla shareholders voted to approve Elon Musk’s unprecedented compensation plan.
- Shareholder Support: The $1 trillion pay package was approved with 75% of the support.
- The Goal: The package is tied to exceptionally ambitious performance milestones over the next 10 years, including:
- Increasing Tesla’s market capitalization from its current level to $8.5 trillion.
- Selling 12 million more cars and 10 million autonomous driving subscriptions.
- Potential Outcome: If all targets are fulfilled, Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire, surpassing his current estimated net worth of $491.4 billion (as reported by Forbes).