Aside from what's mentioned, Tesla will simply not sell in a state if they have too strict of laws they can't get around. They'll sell via the internet and ship it to you or let you pick it up. Technically, I think all their sales are via the internet even if you're in person.

As for independent dealerships, that's part of the trick. The reason behind some of the dealership laws is that manufacturers would be unfairly competing with their own franchisees. Since Tesla does not have any franchised dealerships, those laws don't apply to them.

Aside from what's mentioned, Tesla will simply not sell in a state if they have too strict of laws they can't get around. They'll sell via the internet and ship it to you or let you pick it up.

As for independent dealerships, that's part of the trick. The reason behind some of the dealership laws is that manufacturers would be unfairly competing with their own franchisees. Since Tesla does not have any franchised dealerships, those laws don't apply to them.