Ford gives dealers 2 months to accept new rules or stop selling EVs

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6 pointsrobomartin3 comments

“ You should be able to buy a Ford EV without ever setting foot in a dealership, but due to state laws the sales will continue to be facilitated through dealerships, not directly from Ford.”

Can someone explain why this is the case?

Car dealership lobbies. Literally the only reason this ancient industry is still going to continue living (albeit hopefully short lived.)

I would like to understand this at a more granular level.

For example:

What type of legislation prevents a company from selling a non-regulated product (not a drug) any way they want?

Why can't a company like Ford launch a new division for direct sales of EV's?

What is the benefit for consumers to force an intermediary into the equation?

How is it that Tesla can sell their vehicles direct?

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