WA is close to letting Rivian and Lucid sell directly to customers at showrooms
Rivian and Lucid could soon be able to sell cars from a showroom in the same way Tesla has done for more than a decade.
Late-arriving legislation that sped through the process would open the door wider for consumers to purchase an electric vehicle directly from its manufacturer.
Senate Bill 6354 received bipartisan support en route to passing the House in the early morning hours of March 12, the final day of the session.
If Gov. Bob Ferguson signs it, luxury electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid will be able to directly sell to Washington customers.
And it means Rivian will abort its plan to try to change state law through an initiative this fall. In January, the company set out in that direction, launching a political committee with a $4.5 million contribution and a pledge for an additional $40 million.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/03/16/wa-is-close-to-letting-rivian-and-lucid-sell-directly-to-customers-at-showrooms/