Tesla loses bid to overturn Louisiana’s ban on direct car sales

The electric vehicle company Tesla has lost a bid to overturn Louisiana’s ban on direct car sales. The state’s Supreme Court recently ruled that the ban on manufacturers selling cars directly to consumers must remain in place. This means that Tesla and other EV makers will have to continue selling their vehicles through dealerships. The decision follows a similar ruling in September by the Connecticut Supreme Court, which upheld a ban on direct sales. Tesla has long been fighting against state laws that require car sales to be conducted through third-party dealerships, arguing that they stifle competition and innovation in the EV industry. While the latest rulings are a setback for Tesla, the company has been pushing for changes to these laws in several states, including Texas and Michigan. The issue of direct car sales is not just about Tesla’s business model, but about the broader question of consumer choice. As more people embrace EVs, it will be important to ensure that they have the option to buy vehicles directly from manufacturers if they choose.