The governor of New Jersey will decide the fate of Tesla in the state

In April last year, Tesla banned direct sales of its electric vehicles in New Jersey, USA. State Governor Chris Christie said at the time that the company went beyond the law, according to which cars should be sold only through an authorized dealer. Today, the State Senate approved a bill according to which Tesla can conduct direct sales of electric cars. True, this bill will become law and will come into force only after Chris Christie signs it. The governor has 45 days for this.

Christie has previously rejected accusations of obstructing Tesla's work in the region, arguing that it was not he who was to blame for the company's difficulties, but the state legislature. In addition, he stated that he could not make exceptions, because the governor is not a king. Ilon Musk accused New Jersey car dealers of violating democratic principles.


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It is worth noting that Tesla has problems not only in New Jersey. Companies have banned selling electric cars directly and in Arizona, Texas, Virginia, Michigan .

In New Jersey, the situation may improve (for Tesla), if the governor signs the law mentioned above, which allows Tesla to open 4 own salons and one service center (before the ban on sales of electric cars, Tesla had two salons in the state, and the company would not test drive could).

Now the fate of Tesla in this state is in the hands of the governor. If he signs the law, everything will be fine. If a veto is imposed, Tesla will actually leave the state. Ilon Musk has repeatedly criticized state legislators and his governor, comparing their actions with the principles of the mafia .