For Rivian and Lucid, path finally emerges for direct-to-consumer car sales in WA
Legislation allowing luxury electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid to join rival Tesla in selling directly to Washington customers is on a fast track for action in Olympia.
And if it crosses the legislative finish line and is signed into law, Rivian would drop plans to spend millions of dollars this fall trying to convince voters to make the change.
Senate Bill 6354 was introduced Feb. 19 and voted out of the Senate Transportation Committee on Friday.
It is the product of private negotiations between the firms and the Washington State Auto Dealers Association, a longtime foe of direct sales. Lawmakers also tacked a dealer fee increase into the bill. A portion of collections from the higher charge would pay for rebates on used EV purchases by low-income families.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/03/02/for-rivian-and-lucid-path-finally-emerges-for-direct-to-consumer-car-sales/