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What's special about EVs that gives them this loophole? Is it something to do with not having dealerships and going direct to consumer?

• bri3d 5mo ago
  Emissions. Most things about ICE cars come through EPA and CARB.
  • olyjohn 5mo ago
    I'm pretty sure that the only diagnostic codes that an ECU is required to output are emissions-related codes. Since EVs have no emissions, I'm gonna guess they can force all diagnostics through the dealer if they really want to.
• froh 5mo ago
  without oil change and wear of brakes there is little need for inspections.
  • OptionOfT 5mo ago
    Ball-joints and tires are still consumables, and they go faster as weight goes up.
    • jcgrillo 5mo ago
      Surely wheel bearings too. And you have to do a safety every year to check for rust perforation (at least in the U.S. states that still do that).