Control of Tesla Is at Stake in Vote on Elon Musk’s Pay Plan NYT | Top Stories By: Jack Ewing 3 November 2025 at 18:01 Mr. Musk’s supporters say he may quit if shareholders don’t approve a trillion-dollar package. Some investors say it’s excessive and would give him too much sway. © Hiroko Masuike/The New York TimesElon Musk and his critics agree on one thing: The compensation fight is about how much influence he has over Tesla.