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Musk explores $3.75tn merger of SpaceX and Tesla

Published

21 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Electric Vehicles

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United States

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Fusion42 · 22 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Elon Musk is considering a $3.75 trillion merger between SpaceX and Tesla, with special committees from both companies exploring the proposal but no final decision made yet. The combined entity would be among the top five companies globally by market value and face significant regulatory and shareholder approval hurdles.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Electric Vehicles, and 21 sources have reported it between 20 Oct 2026 and 21 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Musk’s plan to merge SpaceX and Tesla shakes up the automotive and space sectors, creating a giant with unmatched scale and resources. You need to re-evaluate your competitive position as this merged firm could redefine investment and partnership priorities in multiple tech domains.

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21 sources · first reported 20 Oct 2026 · latest 21 Oct 2026

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