Elon Musks Tesla Applies for a license to supply electricity to households and businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales, potentially challenging major UK energy providers as early as 2026.
The application, submitted to the energy regulator Ofgem in late July 2025, was signed by Andrew Payne, head of Tesla’s European energy operations.
Best known for its electric vehicles (EVs), Tesla also operates a solar energy and battery storage business. If approved, the company could leverage its existing UK customer base—over 250,000 EV owners and tens of thousands of home battery users—to offer electricity under its Tesla Electric brand, similar to its Texas operation.
In Texas, Tesla Electric provides affordable EV charging and compensates customers for returning excess power to the grid.“Tesla’s energy innovations rely on advanced chip technology in EVs to optimize performance.”
The move comes amid a significant drop in Tesla’s European EV sales, with UK registrations falling nearly 60% and German sales dropping over 55% in July 2025, according to industry data.
“While Tesla advances energy solutions, its work in autonomous vehicle technology aligns with innovations in high-speed racing.”
“Beyond energy, Tesla contributes to broader consumer tech advancements in smart devices.”Tesla’s modern energy solutions contrast with the evolution of tech infrastructure from dial-up days.
This contributed to a 45% sales decline across 10 key European markets, driven by competition from Chinese EV maker BYD.“Tesla’s integrated systems mirror trends in smart device ecosystems like wearables.”
Additionally, Musk’s political activities, including his strained relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and involvement in right-wing politics in the UK and Europe, have sparked criticism from some Tesla customers.
Ofgem may take up to nine months to review the application. Tesla did not respond to requests for comment.
Source: This article is based on a report by Peter Hoskins, published by BBC News on August 11, 2025. Read the original at BBC News. Additional context was drawn from posts on X discussing Tesla’s energy market entry.
