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How Elon Musk responded when Maye Musk’s nephew asked for a ‘family discount’ on Tesla: ‘Every owner is…’

Maye Musk’s tweet about Elon Musk has gone viral, prompting varied reactions on X.

Published on: Nov 07, 2025 08:40 AM IST
By Trisha Sengupta
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Maye Musk, in a post shared, wrote about how her son Elon Musk reacted when one of her relatives asked for a “family discount” on a Tesla car. She shared her tweet hours before the Tesla shareholders meeting, where, later, Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package was passed with 75% support.

Maye Musk’s first Tesla, which Elon Musk gifted her. (AFP, X/@mayemusk)
Maye Musk’s first Tesla, which Elon Musk gifted her. (AFP, X/@mayemusk)

“My nephew asked if he can get a family discount. Elon said, every owner is family, so… no,” Maye Musk wrote. She also shared a picture of her Tesla, which Elon Musk bought for her and paid full price. “Throwback Thursday. Me, with my first Tesla that Elon Musk bought for me many years ago. He paid full price.”

Also Read: Elon Musk's new Tesla pay package could hit $1 trillion: What is his net worth?

“I can’t believe how many Tesla owners are in Austin today. They are having so much fun meeting each other,” she added. The event took place at the Tesla factory in Austin.

What did social media say?

A third commented, “I can't believe Elon thinks I'm family!!” A fourth wrote, “I have the identical model. Every single option and upgrade. Love it! Love your son! Thank you!”

Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package:

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire if he fulfills the targets set at the shareholder's meeting. His estimated net worth, as reported by Forbes, is $491.4 billion.

To earn his pay package, Elon Musk needs to increase Tesla's market capitalisation from $1.5 trillion to $8.5 trillion within the next 10 years. As the EV maker’s CEO, he should sell 12 million more cars and 10 million autonomous driving subscriptions.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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