For at least the past decade, all Tesla vehicles have been sold online, without any middlemen in the way. Legacy automakers and auto dealerships have fought too

For at least the past decade, all Tesla vehicles have been sold online, without any middlemen in the way. Legacy automakers and auto dealerships have fought tooth and nail to shut Tesla down, but they are slowly losing the fight. Still, there are many local battles in play, so I encourage you to speak out against dealership franchise laws. (These laws make it illegal in many states to buy a vehicle directly from the manufacturer, forcing you to do business with a local dealer instead. This situation allows dealerships to add thousands to the price of most ICE vehicles, with no benefit to the consumer.)