Washington State Closes Loophole for Electric Car Sales
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Washington State Closes Tesla Loophole, Opens Direct Sales to Electric Vehicle Makers
Washington state has closed a long-standing loophole that allowed Tesla to sell cars directly to buyers, while others could not. The new law, set to take effect in early 2026, opens direct sales to other pure electric vehicle makers like Rivian and Lucid, provided they meet certain registration numbers. This change comes after a deal between electric car companies and local dealers, following Teslas special permission in 2014 to skip traditional dealerships. The compromise bill, backed by lawmakers from both parties, aims to make sales easier for electric vehicles without disrupting the gas car market. The bill awaits Governor Bob Fergusons signature.
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