Elon Musk's first question to a woman on a date was…

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, is known for his deep passion for technology and innovation. However, this passion may not always be the best icebreaker—especially on a first date. In a video from an old interview, Musk recalled an amusing anecdote from his college years, where he asked his date an unusual opening question: "Do you ever think about electric cars?"
According to Musk, this line of conversation did not prove successful, but years later, he met the woman again, and she reminded him of the moment. The story has since gained traction on social media, sparking curiosity about Musk’s early years, his personal life, and his unwavering enthusiasm for electric vehicles.

During his college years, Musk went on a date where his primary topic of conversation was electric cars. Speaking about the experience, he admitted, “That was not a winning conversation.” He later met the same woman again, and she reminded him of his opening question, which at the time, did not resonate well. "She told me the first thing I asked her was, 'Do you ever think about electric cars?'" Musk recalled, laughing about the incident.
Although the question did not impress his date back then, Musk humorously remarked that today, given the success of Tesla and the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, this question might have a different impact.

A clip of Musk recounting the story was shared on social media by an X user, DogeDesigner (@cb_doge), posted the video with the caption:
During his college, Elon Musk went on a date & the first question he asked the girl was:
"Do you ever think about Electric Cars?"
The anecdote resonated with many social media users, with some finding it endearing and others joking about Musk’s one-track mind, even in social settings. Many also noted that Musk's lifelong dedication to electric vehicles and sustainable energy was apparent even in his youth.