A bill “protecting consumer choice by creating a fairer marketplace for auto sales” could, if passed, threaten Tesla’s direct-to-consumer model and cause the electric vehicle automaker to close its service centers in Washington state.

Tesla could soon lose its EV sales advantage as Washington lawmakers are taking their third shot at legislation to level the playing field with Rivian, Lucid and others.

Washington wants more electric vehicles on the road. It’s offered generous incentives for EV buyers and set deadlines barring new gasoline-powered car sales. The next step, some say, is revising a law that does not allow customers to buy an electric vehicle directly from the automaker,

EV owners of GM vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Cadillac Lyriq will now officially have access to Tesla’s Superchargers.

For years, Tesla has been a leader in the electric vehicle market. The company’s products have pushed envelopes, raised the bar, and generated unprecedented buzz – along with booming sales. However, the days of Tesla’s total dominance in the EV world may be drawing to a close.

For years, Tesla has been the undisputed heavyweight of California’s growing electric vehicle market. It’s dominated sales charts, crushed the competition, and made itself syn