Updated 11:45 13 Jan 2025 GMT Published 09:58 13 Jan 2025 GMT How much it costs to charge a Tesla in the UK as driver shocks people with first 12 month bill Roughly four percent of all cars on UK roads are electric Anish Vij The cost of charging a Tesla in the UK has been revealed after a driver shocks people by showing their first 12 month bill. At the end of last year, there were over 1.3 million electric vehicles (EV) on the roads, as more and more Brits make the switch. And Tesla was the top ranking EV brand in the UK with the majority of the market share. While car purists are against the idea of driving something that sounds like a nose trimmer, it seems we're all going to have to move over eventually. Advert Over in the US, one Tesla owner took to X to share their surprisingly low electricity bill, which could explain why so many are getting themselves an EV. "First time I’ve had a bill within the last 12 months. This sucks," user @Tesla_GTownTX wrote, alongside a screenshot of a $2.37 (£1.89) bill. The EV owner said they managed to keep their bill low with the help of a Tesla Powerwall - costing between £5,000 to £10,000, which does sound a little counterproductive. Advert It's basically a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that stores energy from solar or from the electricity grid. "Powerwall gives you the ability to store energy for later use and works with solar to provide key energy security and financial benefits," say Tesla. "Each Powerwall system is equipped with energy monitoring, metering and smart controls for owner customisation using the Tesla app." Replying to the tweet, one person said: "How much did you pay for the solar panels and wall battery?" Advert While another added: "Post your statement for your power wall/solar panel payments." Vanarama, an AutoTrader company, have thankfully worked out how much it costs in the UK to charge a Tesla. How much does it cost to charge a Tesla using a supercharger? (X/@Tesla)