Tesla’s future ability to sell cars directly to Connecticut consumers cleared its first legislative hurdle when the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee raised the bill for consideration.
The company said approving it for direct sales will have a strong impact on the state’s economy. The electric vehicle manufacturer released a statement saying each showroom could create as many as 25 jobs and contribute $8 million to $10 million in direct economic impact, in addition to nearly $1.7 million in sales tax revenue.
The bill now needs to be approved by the committee before being voted on by the Senate and then the House of Representatives. A similar bill was approved by the Senate last year, but not voted on by the House before the session adjourned.
Currently, Teslas can only be bought of state. There is no restriction on registering them in Connecticut.
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