ctpost - Christine Stuart
HARTFORD — Electric car enthusiasts, who are almost evangelical in their love of their vehicles and the environment, told the Transportation Committee Monday that they want to see electric vehicle companies, like Tesla, sell their autos in Connecticut.
Direct from the manufacturer car sales are not allowed in Connecticut. That means companies like Tesla and a small number of electric car manufacturers are unable to sell their vehicles in Connecticut.
Tesla and car dealers were unable to reach an agreement four years ago that would allow the company to sell directly to consumers. Both sides have left it up to lawmakers to decide whether the dealer franchise laws should apply to companies like Tesla.