Elon Musk is worth a record $648 billion — and his wealth gain this year exceeds Bernard Arnault's entire fortune

Tesla's board has warned that Elon Musk could quit as CEO if the 1trillionpaypackageisntpassed.JOELSAGET/AFPviaGettyImagesElonMuskswealthhitarecord1 trillion pay package isn't passed.JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk's wealth hit a record 648 billion, extending his lead as the world's richest person. His fortune jumped thanks to Tesla's record stock rally and SpaceX's soaring valuation. Musk has gained an unrivaled 216billionthisyear,morethanBernardArnaultsnetworth.ElonMusksnetworthhassurgedtoarecord216 billion this year, more than Bernard Arnault's net worth. Elon Musk's net worth has surged to a record 648 billion — and his wealth gain this year exc ...