When the Tesla Supercharger network of fast-charging stations was introduced in 2012, they took about 20 minutes to charge to 50%, 40 minutes to charge to 80%, and 75 minutes to 100% on the original 85 kWh Model S.

California is the birthplace of Tesla Motors, after all.

Musk isn't the only top executive forgoing a big salary and tying his compensation to company stock instead. Taking an official salary of only $1 has become something of a point of pride in and around Silicon Valley.