Washington State Lets Rivian, Lucid Sell EVs Directly

0:00Washington State just dropped the game-changing law for electric vehicles. It ends Tesla's solo run as the only EV-only maker allowed to sell straight to buyers. Now Rivian and Lucy can join in with their own stores, offering test drives, price talks and on-the-spot deals. For years, fans had to order Rivians or losses online, get them shipped and retitled, or drive to spots like Oregon or California to buy one. Tesla got its exemption back in 2009 with a special dealer license. Neighbor States already let EV makers skip traditional dealerships. Dealerships push back hard, worried about losing their franchise model and jobs. But Rivians' threat of a $4,600,000 ballot push got talks rolling. Environmental groups and even some dealers backed the bill for boosting EB access. The law spills out who qualifies, US-based companies making only EVs, no-pass dealer deals, at least one service center and 300 registered. Vehicles in state by now, it bumps the title fee by $25 to fund roads and rebates, starting

1:04in June. This move helps Washington chase his goal of all new cars being electric by 2035, especially with federal perks fading. EVs already make up 20% of recent new titles, so expect more charging stations and greener roads ahead. Today informed, with Canada News Today, AI-powered updates, I'm Corey with The Story.