Overview

• Best for Britain says 8,462 people have used its tool to file objections to Tesla’s licence application.
• The consultation window remains open until Friday, after which Ofgem will decide on the proposal.
• Tesla applied last month to supply electricity to homes and businesses across Great Britain, with reports saying it aims to begin as soon as next year.
• Many objections cite Elon Musk’s political activity, including support for Donald Trump and Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (Tommy Robinson).
• Tesla already holds a UK licence to generate electricity and supplies power in Texas, while UK data show new Tesla registrations fell nearly 60% in July.