Tesla is not considering hiring a second in command, the electric carmaker’s founder and chief executive, Elon Musk, said in wide-ranging comments to The New York Times.

Mr. Musk’s remarks came during an hourlong interview Thursday in which he described the extraordinary demands of running Tesla and the profound effect it has had on his personal life.

“If you have anyone who can do a better job, please let me know. They can have the job,” he said from his home in Los Angeles. “Is there someone who can do the job better? They can have the reins right now.”

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Here are five takeaways from the interview.

Impromptu Tweet on the Way to the Airport

Mr. Musk provided a detailed timeline of the events that preceded the tweet that roiled financial markets, outlining how the day began with an early workout at his home before he drove himself to the airport in a Tesla Model S.