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what car does elon musk drive

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OCassidy

12/19/25 6:07pm

Elon Musk primarily drives Tesla models, with his daily driver often being a Tesla Model S. He has also been frequently seen in the Cybertruck more recently. As the CEO of Tesla, his choice is a direct reflection of his company's products. However, his car history includes other interesting vehicles that highlight his personal tastes and professional milestones.

Musk's automotive preferences can be broken down into a few key categories:

Current Daily Drivers: His main car for years has been the Tesla Model S, specifically a high-performance Plaid version. He has been documented using it for everything from commuting to work to driving to SpaceX launches. With the delivery of the Cybertruck, he has become one of its most prominent and visible users, effectively using it as a rolling prototype and advertisement.

Historically Significant Vehicles: Beyond Teslas, Musk has owned cars that mark important points in his life. He famously owned a McLaren F1 supercar, which he crash-tested in 2000. He also previously owned a Jaguar E-Type Series 1, a classic British sports car. Perhaps most famously, he sold these luxury cars to keep funding Tesla and SpaceX during their early, financially precarious days.

The "Why" Behind the Choices Musk's driving habits are less about luxury and more about product validation and branding. Driving a Tesla is the ultimate show of confidence in his company's technology. His use of the Cybertruck is a powerful marketing tool, generating immense public interest with every sighting. His past ownership of a hypercar like the McLaren F1 shows an appreciation for engineering excellence, a principle he applies to his own companies' products.

Vehicle	Era / Context	Key Significance
Tesla Cybertruck	Current (2023-Present)	Primary daily driver; serves as a live demonstration of Tesla's most innovative product.
Tesla Model S Plaid	Recent Past / Present	Long-standing daily driver; represents the peak performance of Tesla's flagship sedan.
Ford Model T	Historical (Owned)	A nod to Henry Ford, another revolutionary figure in automotive manufacturing.
McLaren F1	Early 2000s (Owned)	A symbol of his success from the Zip2/PayPal era; later sold to fund his ventures.
Jaguar E-Type Series 1	Early 2000s (Owned)	A classic car reflecting an appreciation for timeless design and automotive history.

In short, while he has appreciation for classic and exotic cars, Elon Musk drives what he builds. His primary car is always the latest and greatest Tesla, using himself as the most visible beta tester.

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