Lege Trend. Direct Sales Bill Draft in the Empire State.

State Legislature looking to expand electric vehicle manufacturer sales: New York

What does the 2018 bill look like?

  • Limits current manufacturer sales of EV vehicles to 20 locations in New York
    • Requiring geographically diverse locations in upstate New York
  • Requires that the manufacturer-seller also have repair services
  • Applies only to manufacturers that were licensed to sell in March 2014

What’s current law on electric vehcile manufacturer sales in NY? 5 Tesla sales locations are permitted in New York City

Who is authoring the legislation? The House majority leader

AB 8248 (New York 2018)

City newspaper | Legislation would open Upstate to Tesla stores