A group of 3,882 dealers sent President Biden a letter begging him to lighten requirements for EV sales in the future. They cite a number of concerns that they have surrounding his administration’s mandates. Some are sincere issues, but there’s likely more to this letter than altruistic dealers concerned for their customers.
In the letter dated November 28th, 2023, dealers say that while BEVs are ideal for many people, “demand today is not keeping up with the large influx of BEVs arriving at our dealerships.” They go on to say that the regulations are unrealistic based on current and forecasted customer demand. At one point, the letter even talks about how nobody knows more than them about car customers.
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