Tesla driver leaves people in shock after sharing their first electricity bill in 12 months

A Tesla driver has left the internet stunned after revealing their electricity bill over a period of 12 months.

According to energy supplier EDF, the cost of running an electric car depends entirely on the make and model, with different vehicles having varying associated costs.

Ultimately though, as more and more cars become electric, owning one is likely to cost you less over a longer period of time, with the cars requiring less maintenance.

Owners can charge electric cars at public charging points, but most will have an outlet at home. Because of this, it's important to make sure you're on the best energy tariff in order to keep the costs as low as possible.

The cost of installing one of these outlets varies, but is estimated to be upwards of £900.

Meanwhile, according to Octopus, charging your car at home can cost as little as 3p per mile, around 14p per mile on 'lamppost chargers' (which are public, on-street chargers) and around 18p per mile for rapid public charging.

Re-charging times can vary, from anything from one to 10 hours depending on how you charge your vehicle.

Over in the US, one Tesla owner took to X where they showed off a surprisingly low electricity bill.

First time i’ve had a bill within the last 12 months. this sucks. pic.twitter.com/OSGdu1QbcN

— RG (@Tesla_GTownTX) January 17, 2024

The user, @Tesla_GTownTX, posted a screenshot of the bill they received, which came in at just $2.37 (£1.89).

"First time I’ve had a bill within the last 12 months. This sucks," they wrote.

People were baffled as to how the bill was so low, with many wondering if the Tesla owner had other ways of keeping it so cheap.

"How much did you pay for the solar panels and wall battery?" One person asked.

While another said: "Post your statement for your power wall/solar panel payments."

The user explained they used solar panels to keep the bill low as well as a Tesla Powerwall, which is 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."

The powerwall comes with a price tag, costing somewhere between £5,000 to £10,000.

So while the bills are super low, the initial cost is pretty hefty.