If approved by the energy watchdog Ofgem, it would allow the US firm to take on the UK's dominant suppliers.

Tesla is poised to take on Octopus and British Gas as a new electricity supplier in Britain

US carmaker makes move for licence that would allow it to provide energy to domestic and business premises

Elon Musk's Tesla is preparing to move beyond vehicle sales by launching a household electricity supplier.

If approved by the energy watchdog Ofgem, it would allow the US firm to take on the UK's dominant suppliers.

Tesla's push for an electricity license comes as the company endures a protracted EV sales slump across Europe.

Elon Musk's Tesla has placed an application to supply electricity to homes and businesses across the United Kingdom.