Elon’s Worst 24 Hours? What It Means for Tesla, SpaceX, and the Future of EVs

Elon Musk is no stranger to chaos. He thrives on it. But even for him, the last 24 hours have been brutal.

In a single day, Tesla’s stock collapsed by more than 15%, X (formerly Twitter) went dark from a massive cyberattack, and SpaceX’s Starship ended in a fiery failure.

For some, this might feel like another chapter in Musk’s never-ending saga of highs and lows. But for Tesla owners, EV fans, and the future of electrification, these aren’t just headlines.

They raise real questions: Is Tesla in trouble? Will Musk’s distractions hurt the EV revolution? And most importantly—what does this mean for us?

1. Tesla’s Roughest Day in Years—Should We Be Worried?

Tesla’s stock tanked, losing over $700 billion in value from its peak. Analysts are now debating whether Tesla’s best days are behind it.

For those of us behind the wheel of a Tesla, the real question is: Does this change anything?

• Short-term reality: Price drops may continue. If sales slow, expect more discounts—good news for anyone looking to buy.
• Long-term worry: Is Musk still laser-focused on Tesla, or is he stretched too thin? With so many fires to put out, how much of his attention is left for the cars that built his empire?
• The wildcard: The Cybertruck is here, but will it deliver? Early deliveries have started, but full-scale production is still ramping up. If it meets expectations and generates demand, Tesla could regain momentum. If it struggles with production issues or underwhelms buyers, it could deepen Tesla’s current challenges.

2. X Crashes—And It’s Bigger Than Just a Website Glitch

For years, Musk has used X as his direct line to Tesla owners. Product updates, recalls, controversial takes—love it or hate it, X has been the Tesla news source.

Then, it went down.

Musk blamed a massive cyberattack, but this goes deeper than one bad day. What happens if X continues to falter?

• For Tesla owners, it means losing an unfiltered connection to Musk. Without X, where will the real-time updates come from?
• For Musk, it’s another distraction. If X struggles, Musk will spend more time fixing his social media empire—time that could be spent on Tesla’s next-gen EVs.

3. SpaceX Starship Failure—Why This Matters for EVs

On the same day as Tesla’s stock meltdown, SpaceX’s Starship test launch ended in failure. Another setback. Another investigation by the FAA.

Why should Tesla drivers care about a rocket failing? Here’s why:

• SpaceX and Tesla share tech. From battery innovation to AI, SpaceX breakthroughs often trickle down into Tesla. Delays there can slow down advancements here.
• Autonomy needs Musk’s attention. While he’s dealing with a struggling Starship, how much attention is left for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving?

When Musk is fully engaged, innovation happens. When he’s spread too thin, things slip.

So... Is Tesla Fine?

It’s easy to brush this off as just another crazy Elon day—but this one feels different.

This isn’t just Tesla fighting off competitors like Rivian or Ford. This isn’t just another Musk Twitter meltdown.

This is the first time in a long time that Musk’s empire looks vulnerable.

For Tesla owners, this moment could go one of two ways:

• If Musk refocuses and delivers on Cybertruck, FSD, and next-gen Teslas, the EV market stays strong.
• If he keeps bouncing between crises, Tesla’s dominance may slip—and for the first time, the EV future might not have a Tesla leading the pack.

Which way will it go? That’s the billion-dollar question. And if history has taught us anything, never count Elon out.

What do you think? Is this just a bad day, or is Tesla entering a real fight for survival? Let’s discuss.