Overview

• Best for Britain says 8,462 people have used its tool to file objections with Ofgem, citing concerns about Elon Musk’s political activity.
• Tesla applied last month to supply electricity to homes and businesses across England, Scotland and Wales and is aiming to start as soon as next year.
• Members of the public can submit comments until Friday, after which the regulator will determine whether to approve the application.
• Tesla already holds a UK licence to generate electricity, granted in 2020, and has been an electricity supplier in Texas for the past three years.
• Industry data show UK Tesla vehicle registrations fell nearly 60% in July year on year, providing context for the company’s push into energy retail.