Elon Musk is reaffirming his commitment to leading Tesla, telling investors and critics alike that he has no plans to step away from the electric vehicle maker anytime soon — despite a rocky stretch for the company of late.

Elon Musk has confirmed his intention to continue leading Tesla for at least the next five years. Speculation had been building around whether Musk's focus on the electric vehicle brand had been impacted by his affiliation with President Donald Trump and his role working to improve efficiencies.