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For Rivian and Lucid, path finally emerges for direct-to-consumer car sales in WA
Senate Bill 6354 allows U.S.-based EV makers Rivian and Lucid to sell directly under strict conditions, including dealer fee hikes funding rebates for low-income buyers.
- On Wednesday, Senate Bill 6354 was introduced and moved quickly in Olympia, allowing Rivian and Lucid to sell directly, described as a compromise by supporters.
- After last year's stalled House bill, negotiations between EV firms and dealer interests produced a narrower deal, excluding car manufacturers, per Rep. Amy Walen's statement.
- The bill requires qualifying manufacturers to obtain dealer licenses and follow dealer laws, with eligibility limited to companies that produce only battery-electric vehicles with at least 300 registrations by Jan. 1 and a service facility.
- If enacted, Rivian would drop planned fall ballot spending, but opponents say a November 2026 ballot remains possible if lawmakers fail to act, according to the Washington Coalition for Consumer Choice and Innovation.
- Supporters say the deal is a compromise, with Rivian and Lucid describing it as balancing interests; opponents warn against exemptions for select manufacturers.
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For Rivian and Lucid, path finally emerges for direct-to-consumer car sales in WA
Legislation allowing luxury electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid to join rival Tesla in selling directly to Washington customers is on a fast track for action in Olympia. Read more...
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Rivian and Lucid Edge Closer to Direct Sales in Washington as Senate Bill Advances
Washington lawmakers are considering legislation that would change the state’s long-standing rule requiring automakers to sell vehicles only through franchised dealerships. Under current law, most manufacturers cannot sell directly to consumers. Tesla, as the first major electric vehicle manufacturer, was granted an exception in 2014, allowing it to sell vehicles directly to buyers in Washington. Senate Bill 6354 would extend that direct-sales p…
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