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Senate backs bill to expand EV access, allows limited direct sales under dealer deal
Summary
The Senate passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6354, enabling limited direct sales by manufacturers such as Rivian and Lucid under negotiated terms with dealers to expand access to electric vehicles; senators highlighted greenhouse gas reductions but also raised consumer-protection and service-access concerns. The measure passed by roll call (46 ayes, 3 nays).
The Washington State Senate on March 2 approved Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6354, a measure aimed at expanding access to electric vehicles by allowing certain manufacturers limited direct sales under negotiated agreements that protect dealer networks. The final roll call recorded 46 ayes and 3 nays, and the bill was declared passed.
Sponsor remarks framed the bill as a compromise that balances consumer access and local economic concerns. "This is a…
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