Frankfort, Kentucky - Kentucky has become the first state in the United States to mandate that electric vehicle (EV) charging companies include Tesla's charging plug at all new public charging stations. The move is seen as a win for Tesla, which has long been criticized for its proprietary charging technology.

The mandate was approved by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on Thursday. It requires that all new public charging stations in the state be equipped with both a Tesla Supercharger plug and a Combined Charging System (CCS) plug. The CCS plug is the most widely used charging standard in the United States.

The mandate is expected to benefit Tesla owners in Kentucky, who will now have more charging options available to them. It is also expected to boost the adoption of electric vehicles in the state, as more people will be able to charge their cars without having to purchase a special adapter.

Tesla has not yet commented on the mandate. However, the company has said in the past that it is open to working with other charging companies to make its charging technology more widely available.

The mandate in Kentucky is a significant victory for Tesla, which has long been criticized for its proprietary charging technology. The move is likely to encourage other states to follow suit, and it could help to make electric vehicles more accessible to consumers across the United States.

In other news:

• The mandate will go into effect on January 1, 2024.
• Tesla has more than 20,000 Superchargers in operation around the world.
• The CCS plug is the most widely used charging standard in the United Stat