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Tesla Direct Sales Blocked by Law in New Jersey

posted by LaminatorX on Friday March 14 2014, @11:10AM   Printer-friendly
from the won't-someone-please-think-of-the-dealerships dept.

einar writes:

"New Jersey's governor Christie has decided that all new motor vehicles must be sold through middlemen. This blocks Tesla from directly selling cars, without traditional car sellers. Although, New Jersey decided so this week, they are in good company: 48 states in the US ban or restrict direct car sales."

 
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  • (Score: 4, Interesting) by mhajicek on Friday March 14 2014, @01:08PM

    by mhajicek (51) on Friday March 14 2014, @01:08PM (#16329)

    What if Tesla were to sell as a "kit car", perhaps that doesn't come with a battery, but they also sell the battery in two or three size options?

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  • (Score: 2) by NovelUserName on Friday March 14 2014, @02:42PM

    by NovelUserName (768) on Friday March 14 2014, @02:42PM (#16401)

    It is my understanding that most states require that substantial assembly be done by the owner for something to qualify as a kit car. Leaving one component for customer installation doesn't cut it. You'd have to give them a frame and a pile of parts for the vehicle to qualify.

    • (Score: 2) by mhajicek on Friday March 14 2014, @03:04PM

      by mhajicek (51) on Friday March 14 2014, @03:04PM (#16418)

      The exact requirements would need to be delineated. I imagine it would be like buying an 80% AR-15 lower receiver.

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      • (Score: 3, Interesting) by mmcmonster on Friday March 14 2014, @06:06PM

        by mmcmonster (401) on Friday March 14 2014, @06:06PM (#16538)

        Not just that, but battery installation on a Tesla is pretty tricky, since it lines the entire bottom of the car.

        Maybe they could offer to sell the batteries separately and offer free installation at one of their sites if you buy from them?