In four states, it means customers can’t buy Tesla vehicles. In Michigan, even customers who own Tesla vehicles have to leave the state to get them serviced. In doing so, Tesla says, Michigan law now requires any manufacturers to exclusively use franchised dealers – a move that directly flouted the company’s sales model. The company also says Michigan’s law prevents it from opening a service facility for Tesla vehicle owners in the state. Currently, the closest service centers from Michigan are located in Cleveland and Chicago, the company says.

Source: The Guardian October 09, 2016 10:00 UTC