Why is it illegal in many states to purchase an electric vehicle directly from a manufacturer? In this new Federalist Society podcast, Univ. of Michigan law school professor Daniel Crane and I examine how state protectionist barriers block choice and innovation for no good reason whatsoever. The only group that benefits from these protectionist, anti-consumer direct sales bans are local car dealers who don’t want the competition.
Additional Reading:
- Daniel A. Crane, “Reforming Michigan Vehicle Direct Sales Laws,” Regulation, Summer 2021.
- Adam Thierer, “Why make direct car-buying illegal?” Tribune News Service, April 18, 2022.
- Adam Thierer & Christopher M. Kaiser, “The Contradictions and Confusion of Getting Americans To Buy Electric Cars,” Discourse, March 10, 2022.
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