Tesla’s ongoing legal battle with the state of Wisconsin over the direct sales of its vehicles to customers has become a hot topic in the upcoming state Supreme Court race. With Wisconsin law prohibiting vehicle manufacturers like Tesla from selling cars directly to consumers, the company has resorted to selling online and delivering vehicles to states like Minnesota or Northern Illinois for pickup. In response, Tesla sued Wisconsin in January, leading to owner Elon Musk investing $20 million in the judicial election to support a candidate who may potentially influence the outcome of the lawsuit.
This issue has turned political, with Democrats accusing Musk of trying to buy a justice to sway the court in his favor. The dispute creates a unique situation where car dealers, usually aligned with Republicans, are opposed to Tesla supporters, who also tend to lean Republican. The lawsuit and Musk’s significant financial involvement in the judicial race raise questions about the influence of money in politics and the impact on the legal battle between Tesla and Wisconsin.
The proximity of Tesla’s store and service center in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, near the Wisconsin border, underscores the challenges Tesla faces in operating within the confines of Wisconsin’s laws. The outcome of the Supreme Court race in Wisconsin on April 1 could have significant implications for Tesla’s future operations in the state and the broader debate over direct vehicle sales by manufacturers.
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