Texas says state-funded EV charging stations need to include Tesla’s NACS connector

In Texas, Engadget reported that authorities in Texas will require state-funded electric vehicle charging stations to have a connector for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). The report noted that automakers such as Ford, GM and Rivian shift to adopting the NACS and away from the Combined Charging System (CCS).

The Texas Department of Transportation stated that the automakers’ move to NACS prompted the requirement for EV charging companies to install NACS connectors if they want to be included in a state program that involves federal funding.

The US Department of Transportation has earmarked up to $7.5 billion in funding for high-speed charging stations along highways. It said EV charging companies would need to include a CCS connector, and now Texas is adding another requirement, the report adds.

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