Tesla secured the right to sell vehicles in Arizona, and here’s how:
- The Key Economic Argument from the administrative law judge found that the intent of the dealer law was to prevent an automaker from unfairly competing against franchises selling its brands
- As Tesla has no dealerships, the law doe not to prohibit Tesla direct sales or any direct sales.
- Auto dealers sued in Maricopa County Court which upheld the Administrative Law Judge’s ruling
Arizona Republic | Yes, you can buy a Tesla electric car at its Scottsdale store