“ O THER SHAREHOLDER meetings are like snooze fests,” declared Elon Musk, Tesla’s bumptious boss, as he took to the stage on November 6th. “Ours are bangers.” Napping while Mr Musk danced along to a funk soundtrack with one of the company’s Optimus androids would indeed have been difficult.

The house that Elon Musk calls home is widely believed to be the Boxabl Casita, a compact, prefabricated unit manufactured by a Las Vegas-based startup. Valued at approximately $49,500 USD, this 375-square-foot dwelling is far removed from the opulent mansions Musk once owned, making his choice a powerful statement on personal values and priorities.

The new package, which includes 12 chunks of stock, could give Musk control over as much as 25% of Tesla if he hits a series of milestones.