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Bill to allow more EV companies to do business in Pennsylvania approved by state House committee

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    June 23, 2026 | 10:04 AM

HARRISBURG, June 23 – State Rep. Greg Scott today announced the House Commerce Committee approved his bill that would allow more electric vehicle manufacturers to sell directly to consumers in Pennsylvania.

A 2014 amendment to the Board of Vehicles Act made it possible for EV manufacturers to sell directly to the public. But according to Scott, that law restricts some companies from doing business here.

“The 2014 amendment is so narrowly written that only Tesla Motors meets the requirements to sell in Pennsylvania,” said Scott. “But the EV landscape has changed significantly in the last 12 years, and more American EV manufacturers have brought products to market. If we don’t update the law, those manufacturers can’t sell here, simply because they don’t use the traditional car dealership model.”

Newer EV manufacturers include Lucid, Rivian and Scout. Scott’s bill would update the law so that all EV manufacturers have the same opportunities in the commonwealth. And, according to Scott, the bill would not make any changes to the state’s traditional franchise dealership system.

“Existing protections for local dealerships would remain fully intact,” said Scott. “This bill’s straightforward goal is to encourage competition and expand consumer choice in the EV marketplace, while attracting private investment, creating jobs and keeping business and tax revenue here in Pennsylvania.”

House Bill 2013 now goes to the full chamber for consideration. The bill is supported by all four EV manufacturers, including Tesla.