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Tesla cuts ties with Connecticut town that rejected potential showroom

Teslarati

Tesla is cutting ties with South Windsor, Connecticut, after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected the automaker’s proposal to open a showroom in the town. A 2016 study found that 34 percent of people would rather wait in line at the DMV than buy a car. I’d love to hear from you!

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Buying a Fisker in Connecticut

EV Club of CT

Fisker Deliveries Commence Fisker is the latest automaker using the direct sales model to begin deliveries. And like with Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid, they aren’t allowed to open stores in CT. They also seem to. Read more

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Tesla Store Grand Opening at Mohegan Sun

EV Club of CT

Photo above – Mohegan Sun President Jeff Hamilton cuts the ribbon in front of the Tesla store Tesla Store Opens on Tribal Land Finally, Connecticut consumers have a place to go to buy a Tesla. Read more

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Tesla Service Center permit revoked due to local dealership concern over direct sales

Teslarati

Tesla has had a permit for a new Service Center from the East Hartford, Connecticut Planning and Zoning Commission revoked after a local dealership voiced concern regarding direct-to-consumer sales laws. The East Hartford PZC voted to approve the Tesla Service Center, which would be located at 300 Connecticut Boulevard, last April.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

The cost of buying and running an EV varies depending on where you live. Connecticut. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. When you’re in the right place to buy, check out the Top 10 EVs. California. Rhode Island.

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News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD First Genesis Built in the U.S. The 3,800 team members, as Hyundai calls them, are building the all-new 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 that joins electric models of the GV60 EV and the Electrified G80 , both of which are assembled in South Korea. The Electrified GV70 comes in two trim levels.

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Department of Homeland Security orders $4.8 million worth of Beam Global off-grid EV charging systems – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Government agencies and municipalities are lining up to buy Beam Global’s EV ARC solar-powered off-grid EV charging systems, which not only come in handy in a disaster-recovery scenario, but also offer a quick and simple way to deploy EV charging. Source: Beam Global The post Department of Homeland Security orders $4.8

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