Elon Musk has indicated that special committees have been formed to discuss a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, a move he considers to have significant advantages. reported that Musk "says Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to discuss a possible merger and calls the possibility of a Tesla-SpaceX merger a 'good idea'." This sentiment was echoed by, which noted that "Making SpaceX and Tesla a single company has 'a lot of merit,' Musk says."

Despite his positive outlook on the merger, Musk has clarified his position regarding the committees established to explore the proposal. stated that "Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors." While expressing enthusiasm for the concept, Musk also added a note of caution. reported that "Musk called the merger 'a good idea,' though it cautioned it wasn’t a guarantee."