Elon Musk invites Warren Buffett to invest in Tesla, Here's Why

Amidst a challenging period for Tesla, marked by a global downturn in electric vehicle (EV) sales, Elon Musk has reached out to billionaire investor Warren Buffett, urging him to consider investing in the company.

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Elon Musk, the billionaire leading X has reportedly extended an invitation to Warren Buffett, renowned billionaire investor, to consider investing in Tesla. Musk's initiative comes amidst challenging times for the company, as it navigates a global slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales.

In response to a post by a user on X suggesting that Berkshire Hathaway owner Buffett should divest from Apple and instead invest in Tesla, Musk endorsed the idea, deeming it an "obvious move" for Buffett to make. "He (Buffett) should take a position in Tesla. It's an obvious move," Musk stated on X.

While Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds a stake in Chinese EV manufacturer BYD, it has notably abstained from investing in Tesla.

 

In a recent exchange on X, Musk responded to a post quoting Buffett's advice on the importance of spending time with loved ones, expressing his own desire to spend his last day with his children.

Musk previously extended an invitation to Buffett to invest in Tesla during the company's early stages when its valuation was significantly lower, lamenting Buffett's missed opportunity. "Too bad he didn't invest in Tesla when it was 0.1 per cent of today's value," Musk remarked on X.

Amid Tesla's efforts to weather financial challenges, Musk has undertaken a "reorganization" of the company. Tesla reported substantial losses in the January-March quarter of this year.

Notably, Tesla's Supercharger network aims to onboard major automakers like Ford and General Motors, offering them access to its connectors and the North American Charging Standard (NACS) technology, which is increasingly adopted across the industry.

The reorganization efforts include directives sent via email to senior staff, wherein the Tesla CEO instructed them to either terminate employees who do not meet the standards of excellence, necessity, and trustworthiness or encourage them to resign.