Tesla may have to ship Texas-made EVs out of state to sell them to Texans – Engadget
Tesla’s long-running battle with pro-dealership laws is about to create an awkward situation in Texas. The Drive and The Verge report that Texas’ legislature is winding down its session on May 31st without advancing a bill that lets Tesla sell directly to customers. In other words, the EV maker will likely have to ship cars from its upcoming Austin-area Gigafactory out of state before it can sell them to Texans more than a little problematic when Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the factory plans…