Tesla's Small Town Charge Makes Headlines

A Tesla Model Y driver in Ekalaka, Montana, made headlines in the local newspaper after plugging their car into a NEMA 14-50 outlet, becoming possibly the first electric vehicle to charge in the town. The driver had initially struggled to find a suitable charging option and decided to use the outlet, which was better than their backup plan of a slow 120-volt plug. The incident highlighted the lack of EV infrastructure in the area, with the local utility co-op considering adding chargers in the next decade. The Tesla driver paid $60 for the charge, which also covered the power used by a musician during a street dance event.