There have been other pots of gold for Mr. Musk.
This from Uncle AI:
"Elon Musk made his fortune through a combination of strategic investments and high-risk ventures. His initial wealth was largely generated from his involvement in the dot-com boom, specifically through the sale of his company Zip2 to Compaq for $307 million in 1999.56 This success allowed him to co-found X.com, which later became PayPal, and was sold to eBay for $1.5 billion in 2002.56
Musk then used the proceeds from PayPal to invest in SpaceX in 2002 and Tesla in 2004.56 SpaceX, which focuses on space exploration and rocket technology, and Tesla, which is a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, have seen significant growth and valuation increases over the years.456 As of March 2025, Forbes estimates Musk's net worth to be around $345 billion, primarily due to his ownership stakes in SpaceX and Tesla.45
In addition to SpaceX and Tesla, Musk also acquired Twitter (later renamed X) in 2022 for $44 billion, although the company's value has since decreased.4 He is also the founder of Neuralink and xAI, both of which have received substantial private investments.45
Musk's wealth is highly volatile, fluctuating based on the stock market performance of Tesla and SpaceX.35 His earnings are not from traditional salaries but from stock options and ownership stakes in his companies.35 For instance, in 2021, Musk earned an estimated $36 billion in a single day due to Tesla's stock performance.35
His financial success has made him one of the most influential figures in the tech and space industries, and his involvement in politics and advisory roles has also been a topic of discussion."
So Tesla was only a part of it my friends