Washington opens Tesla’s direct EV sales loophole to Rivian and Lucid

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By Fred LambertMar 18, 2026, 9:59 am130 ptsTrending
Washington state legislators just voted overwhelmingly to allow Rivian and Lucid to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers, ending a 12-year arrangement that gave Tesla exclusive access to direct sales in the state. Senate Bill 6354 passed the House 84-9 and the Senate 47-2 — a bipartisan blowout that…

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Washington opens Tesla’s direct EV sales loophole to Rivian and Lucid

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