The word 'Elon' appears half-redacted in the latest Epstein Files release as the Tesla CEO responds to his name being mentioned in the documents.

One email exchange dated February 20, 2013, shows correspondence between Mary Beth Brown, Mr Musk's assistant at the time, and Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant.

Ms Brown says: "Shall we organise a lunch for REDACTED and Jeffrey together at SpaceX in the coming weeks?

"Elon (half redacted) is generally available at SpaceX on Mon, Thurs, and Fri each week. We are located at REDACTED (about 10 mins east of LAX), and our direct is REDACTED."

Ms Groff responds: Hello REDACTED. Jeffrey would like to meet you at SpaceX as you suggested. When would be a convenient time for you? Could you also provide an address and phone number for this location?"

Being named in the Epstein files is not an indication of wrongdoing. Musk has denied visiting Epstein's island.

He said he "had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island or fly on his 'Lolita Express,' but was well aware that some email correspondence with him could be misinterpreted and used by detractors to smear my name."

Email exchanges between Epstein and Musk suggest that they may have spent time together in the Caribbean.

An email from November 2012 appears to show Epstein asking Musk how many people he would be bringing for the helicopter ride to the island.

Musk replied: "Probably just Talulah and me."

Talulah was Musk's wife at the time.

Musk then asked: "What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?"