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flag Washington state advances bill letting Rivian and Lucid sell EVs directly, with strict rules and dealer protections.

flag A Washington state bill, Senate Bill 6354, advances to allow Rivian and Lucid to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers, following negotiations with the state’s auto dealers association. flag The legislation, approved by the Senate Transportation Committee, sets strict criteria: only U.S.-based, all-electric manufacturers with at least 300 registered vehicles in the state as of January 1, one in-state service facility, and no prior dealer agreements qualify. flag Direct sellers must hold dealer licenses and follow dealer laws, while increased dealer fees will fund rebates for low-income used EV buyers. flag The bill aims to balance EV access with dealer protections, excluding Chinese-made EVs and preventing legacy automakers from circumventing dealers via subsidiaries. flag If passed, Rivian may abandon a planned ballot initiative.

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