A survey run by Electrek last week asked readers whether they still believe in Elon Musk's vision of a self-driving, robot-built future on Mars. More than 3,000 responses were received, providing a snapshot of sentiment toward the world's first trillionaire.
The survey was a sidebar feature, not a formal scientific poll, but its large sample offers a rough gauge of opinion among a tech-savvy audience. Electrek did not disclose the raw breakdown of answers, so it is unclear how many respondents expressed confidence versus doubt in Musk's promises.
Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has long promoted a future dominated by autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, and Martian colonization. Recent delays in Tesla's Full Self-Driving software and challenges at SpaceX's Starship program have tested patience among some supporters.
The results suggest that even among a pro-EV readership, belief in Musk's most ambitious timelines may be softening. No details were provided on whether responses varied by demographic or geography.
Electrek plans to publish follow-up analysis of the results. Without full data, the survey's representativeness remains limited, but it signals a potential shift in the narrative around Musk's leadership.