Perennial ‘Tesla Bill’ Struggles to Gain Traction
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By: Hugh McQuaid
Source: CT News Junkie
A perennial bill to legalize the direct-to-consumer sales of certain electric vehicles appeared unlikely to gain traction this year as two key legislative supporters suggested the policy may no longer be necessary as traditional manufacturers increasingly move into the EV market.
Nearly every year, a state legislator proposes a bill to carve out an exemption to a Connecticut law requiring auto companies to sell their vehicles through franchise dealerships. The contemplated exception applies to companies like Tesla, Rivian and Lucid, which exclusively manufacture electric vehicles and stick to a business model that shuns dealerships in favor of direct sales.
