Tesla is making a last-minute push near the end of the Albany legislative session to expand its sales force in New York. But with push back from the auto dealers’ lobby that has long been a presence in the state Capitol, the California-based company may encounter the same frustration as other budding technology businesses here.
Legislation introduced on June 2 would allow Tesla to increase the number of sales locations from it five to 20. Unlike traditional car dealerships, Tesla sells its cars directly to consumers rather than through an intermediary.
