Elon Musk tells Emmanuel Macron he had to ‘sleep in the car’ before they meet – hours after he was spotted partying | Science and technology news

Elon Musk was heard telling French President Emmanuel Macron he had to “sleep in the car” before their meeting in Paris – hours after the billionaire was spotted partying in Mexico and Los Angeles.

The Tesla boss met Mr. Macron at the Elysee Palace on Monday as part of the French President’s efforts to attract more investment to his country.

In the footage of their encounter, it can be seen Mr Musk As they sit together, she can be heard telling the French leader, “I had to sleep in the car.”

Mr. Macron quickly replies, “Okay.”

Mr Musk then gives an awkward laugh before raising his hand and saying to the assembled media, “Hello everyone.”

The tech billionaire usually wears jeans and a T-shirt but wore a suit during his 45-minute meeting with the French leader.

However, he appeared to be unshaven.

Hours earlier, Mr Musk had been spotted attending a dance music festival at the luxury resort of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.

The 51-year-old was also photographed at a trance music event hosted by Bosnian-German DJ Solomun at LA’s Exposition Park on Saturday night.

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On Monday in Paris, Mr Musk said he was confident Tesla would make “significant investments” in France in the future, without giving a timeline.

“There is no announcement today, but I am very impressed with President Macron and the French government and how hospitable they are,” he told reporters.

The French President said in a tweet: “We talked about the attractiveness of France and the significant progress made in the electric vehicle and energy sectors. We also talked about digital regulation. We have so much to do together.”

Mr Macron’s meeting with Mr Musk is seen as a success for the President.

The French leader has seen his popularity dwindle since his breakthrough plans to raise the retirement age in France.

Politics worked protests and strikes.