Mississippi imposes restrictions on electric car stores.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has signed a bill that restricts electric car manufacturers from selling vehicles in person unless they open franchised dealerships. The law will force electric car companies such as Tesla and Rivian to sell vehicles through franchises rather than company-owned stores, which is how they currently operate. The bill does not restrict the sale of electric cars, as people can buy them online. But if they want to buy an electric car in person, they would have to drive to the state’s only Tesla store in Brandon, which will be allowed to remain open under the new law.