A Tesla owner found themselves surprised and a bit frustrated upon receiving their first electricity bill in a year, which led to quite a stir after they disclosed the amount.
Receiving any bill is never enjoyable, but the size of the bill can greatly influence your reaction. Smaller bills can bring relief, while larger ones might dampen your spirits.
The Tesla owner, known as @Tesla_GTownTX on Twitter, decided to voice their dissatisfaction over the bill on the social media platform. They wrote, “First time i’ve had a bill within the last 12 months. this sucks.”
The screenshot of the bill, received in January 2024, revealed that the owner’s complaint was made in jest. The total amount was just $2.37, a sum hardly enough for even a single visit to Starbucks.
In a follow-up post on January 18, the Tesla owner further detailed how affordable their Tesla expenses remained, sharing images of their charges and the specifics of their latest monthly bill.
This transparency provided a look into how such a low bill was possible.
The bill showed that the owner was part of a Tesla Virtual Power Plant, which connects energy sources like homes equipped with solar panels and batteries.
Interestingly, the Tesla owner had accrued excess credits from their Tesla Electric system, which could potentially be refunded to them.
These credits totaled $444.37 and were the latest among several credits the owner had accumulated in recent months.
The statement broke down each item, listing costs like $13.92 for Tesla Electric Charges and $15 for a Tesla Electric Home Charging Plan.
However, negative costs, including Electric Sellback Credits and contributions to a Tesla Virtual Power Plant, offset these expenses.
Ultimately, the total amount due on their most recent bill was $0.00.
Other Twitter users expressed their disbelief at @Tesla_GTownTX’s posts, with some questioning the authenticity of the situation.
“Am I reading this right…[?],” one user asked.
In response to the bill disclosure, other users pointed out the significant initial investment required for money-saving installations like solar panels.
“How much did you originally pay for solar arrays and power wall?,” someone inquired.
Solar Reviews estimates that Powerwalls can cost around $9,300, with the total potentially reaching nearly $17,000 after factoring in accessories and installation fees.