# Would you buy an EV direct from the manufacturer?

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-buy-an-ev-direct-from-the-manufacturer/3495>\
**Category:** EV Small Talk\
**Created:** [June 16, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-buy-an-ev-direct-from-the-manufacturer/3495 "2013-06-16T15:38:29Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 16, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-buy-an-ev-direct-from-the-manufacturer/3495/1 "2013-06-16T15:38:29Z")

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There is a debate raging across the EV industry with regards to the ancient car dealership laws in the US which bar companies from selling their cars direct to the motoring public. There are many plus and minus points with regards to the dealership system but would you feel comfortable buying an EV direct from the manufacturer?