Overview
- Ofgem said the licence took effect on Wednesday after a seven‑month assessment that began in July 2025.
- The authorisation covers domestic and non‑domestic customers in England, Scotland and Wales, but it is electricity‑only with no gas supply.
- As a licensed supplier Tesla must meet consumer‑protection, billing transparency and financial‑resilience rules, with Ofgem able to impose penalties or revoke the licence.
- Tesla already holds a 2020 generation licence in Great Britain and is expected to mirror its Texas model using solar, Powerwalls and virtual power plants, though pricing and launch timing are unannounced.
- The decision followed thousands of public objections and political criticism tied to Elon Musk, while ministers stressed that licensing is for the independent regulator to decide.