'Awkward,' 'Restrictive,' 'Tragic': 3 EV makers told us how US dealership laws hold them back

EV companies like Rivian are still facing a state-by-state fight to sell their cars without third-party dealerships. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images EV makers want to sell their cars directly to consumers without going through franchise dealerships. A patchwork of decades-old state dealership-franchise laws restricts the direct-to-consumer model. Three EV makers told Business Insider how those laws complicate the buying process in some states. As EV sales slow down...