Currently, the auto dealer franchise law in several states prohibits direct-to-consumer sales of cars, including EVs. That includes Georgia. Such law prevents new EV companies from selling directly to consumers in Georgia and limits Georgians’ EV options., in which Rivian — along with Lucid, Lordstown Motors, and a few others — sent a coalition letter of support to the Georgia Legislature in February 2021.
“While disappointed that the direct sales bill did not advance, Rivian remains committed to working with Georgia policymakers to promote consumer choice and electric vehicle technology as we continue our investment in the state. Allowing Georgians the right to decide for themselves how they purchase an electric vehicle simply makes sense.”is investing in Georgia’s economy, it would make sense for the state to allow its residents to buy directly from Rivian.
Here’s more from James Chen on the kind of anti–consumer, anti-EV laws on the books in several states and the battles to improve the consumer environment in those places:
How is Georgia restricting its citizens from buying a ev online and delivered to your front door.
very easy so solve. Newcomers must ensure that they don‘t work with customer lock in. Them retail is not relevant.
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