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It's mentioned in the article that joining the dealership network is relatively more difficult for a startup like Tesla than the other big manufacturers. Also
by kailuowang 13y ago
It's mentioned in the article that joining the dealership network is relatively more difficult for a startup like Tesla than the other big manufacturers.
Also I don't see why being able to sell directly to consumers should be count as a "special rule". On the contrary, being forced to find a dealer in the "network" to work between you and your consumer is.
- bob13579 13y agoIt should be considered a "special rule" because an exception would be made for Tesla, and no one else (including other small car manufacturers). Either let every car manufacturer sell directly or don't.
- jeffasinger 13y agoThe answer then, is to remove the "special rule" for everyone. Anyone (even companies that make cars) can sell them.
- qdog 13y agoI think they made it 'special' to try and get it passed. The car dealers would probably commit every single cent they had to stop such a law if it allowed all dealers to sell direct. Tesla would probably be fine with allowing everyone direct dealerships, but the dealerships are not.