"Electric Vehicle Makers Challenge Traditional Dealership Model. In a move that could shake up the automotive industry, several electric vehicle manufacturers, including Rivian and Scout, are employing a new strategy to cut out traditional dealerships and sell directly to consumers. By threatening to withhold funding from local ballot initiatives and leveraging novel legal approaches, these companies aim to bypass franchise laws that have long governed the way vehicles are sold in the US. As the electric vehicle market continues to grow, this shift could have significant implications for both consumers and the dealerships that have traditionally served them."
Electric vehicle makers including Rivian and Scout are using ballot threats and new legal tactics to bypass dealer franchise laws and sell directly to consumers.
