Tesla, under Musk's leadership, seeks authorization to distribute electricity in the United Kingdom
Tesla Energy Ventures Limited Applies for U.K. Electricity Supply License
Tesla's energy subsidiary, Tesla Energy Ventures Limited, has applied for a license to supply electricity in the U.K., marking Elon Musk's first move outside the U.S. in this sector. The application was formally filed in July 2025 and is currently under review by the U.K. energy regulator, Ofgem.
The document formalizing the application was initially revealed by the Sunday Telegraph and is dated July 18. It was signed by Andrew Payne, Tesla's director of energy for Europe.
Tesla Energy, a subsidiary of Tesla Inc., already holds a license to produce electricity in the U.K. using solar panels, which it obtained in 2020. However, this new license would allow it to compete with existing suppliers by selling electricity to households.
The application is currently under consideration, with public comments being collected until August 22, 2025, and the final decision expected within a year. As of August 20, 2025, Tesla is still in the process of approval and has not yet been licensed to supply electricity directly to U.K. consumers.
The entry of Tesla into the U.K. energy market could potentially disrupt the existing energy supply landscape, as it did in Texas, where Tesla Energy currently provides electricity. However, there has been public opposition to Tesla's bid, with over 8,000 people lodging objections, citing concerns related to Elon Musk’s political stance.
It's worth noting that U.K. registrations of Tesla cars dropped to 987 in July 2021 from 2,462 one year earlier. This decline may be due to increased competition and a backlash over Elon Musk's collaboration with U.S. President Donald Trump.
[1] Ofgem website: [Link to the application on Ofgem's website] [2] Sunday Telegraph article: [Link to the Sunday Telegraph article] [3] Tesla Energy press release: [Link to Tesla Energy's press release] [4] Ofgem statement on the application: [Link to Ofgem's statement] [5] Objections to Tesla's application: [Link to the objections lodged with Ofgem]
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