According to the daily Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranking, Tesla CEO Elon Musk surpassed Bill Gates to become the world’s second-richest person, with a total net worth of $128 billion.
Musk recently saw a gain of $7.24 billion according to Bloomberg, due to the recent surge of Tesla, ahead of the latter’s inclusion into the S&P 500 next month.
Bloomberg reports in 2020, Musk has added $100.3 billion to his net worth, more than anyone other billionaire on its index, which ranks the world’s 500 richest people.
As for Bill Gates, this is only the second time in the Bloomberg index’s history the former Microsoft co-founder has ranked any lower than the second spot.
Tesla has quietly rolled out a new High Voltage Battery and Drive Unit Extended Service Agreement (ESA) for Model 3 and Model Y owners in the U.S. and Canada, offering additional peace of mind once the vehicle’s original battery warranty expires. Priced at $2,000 USD (or $2,800 CAD), the new Battery ESA extends coverage for […]
Tesla is preparing to raise lease pricing across several models in the U.S., with increases of up to 67% set to take effect later this month. According to longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), the higher pricing will apply to the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck AWD beginning December 26, 2025. Customers looking to […]
Tesla has added an unexpected new item to its online shop: a limited-edition Plaid Pickleball Paddle created in collaboration with premium paddle maker Selkirk. Priced at $350, the Tesla Plaid Pickleball Paddle by Selkirk borrows its name from Tesla’s top-tier Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid vehicles, and leans heavily into performance-focused design — […]
