For Rivian and Lucid, path finally emerges for direct-to-consumer car sales in WA

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 1,090

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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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 …

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