Texas Mandates Tesla's Plug for Taxpayer-Funded EV Chargers

Texas will require charging companies to include Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector in new EV charging stations in order to qualify for state-controlled federal tax subsidies. Despite pushback from charging companies, Texas has decided to mandate NACS adoption, making it the third state to do so after Kentucky and Washington. The decision aims to ensure coverage for the majority of electric vehicles in the state, as many automakers have committed to equipping their vehicles with NACS ports. However, not all automakers have abandoned the existing Combined Charging System (CCS) standard, leading to a divide in the industry.