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Lawmakers expand direct sales and fund used‑EV rebates; council flags budget and CCA changes
Summary
Commerce staff told the EV Council that Senate Bill 6354 now lets additional EV‑only manufacturers sell directly to Washington drivers, and the session created a used‑EV rebate funded by a $25 title fee increase; council staff noted broader budget constraints and Climate Commitment Act account restructuring.
Commerce policy staff summarized the most consequential outcomes from the recently concluded legislative session for EV programs and budgets.
Emma, an energy policy specialist at Commerce, said Senate Bill 6354, signed by the governor the day before the council meeting, "will expand direct sales access for EV‑only manufacturers." Under the new law, Rivian and Lucid meet the criteria and will be allowed to sell directly to Washington drivers, rather than through franchised auto dealers.
Emma also described the new used‑EV rebate: "This is…
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