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Mississippi Passes Law Requiring EV Brands To Sell Through Franchise Dealers - Carscoops

Detected August 4, 2026 · in Auto Dealer F&I Compliance

Mississippi has enacted a law requiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to sell through franchise dealers, prohibiting direct-to-consumer sales.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Auto Dealer F&I Compliance space on August 4, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Franchise dealers in Mississippi, EV manufacturers, and potential EV buyers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Auto Dealer F&I Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

EV brands must now use franchise dealers for sales in Mississippi, ending direct sales models.

Who it affects

Franchise dealers in Mississippi, EV manufacturers, and potential EV buyers.

What you must do

Franchise dealers should prepare to handle EV sales and service; EV manufacturers must establish franchise dealer networks.

Deadline

Not specified in the provided text.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxQR3BzT2RpOGtEdlhYdUY0Y3VTcmo5WkNFeHN2MDdDU2paVndDWFp5c2xBZ216ekZnUlN0RXlBVHBrT2d0RzZMUE14bkpMTTc5OHVFaG9zakhpYjdHME5YclJTMGlJUWtYRlNBN2RlTnZ2dFhrdkVxcFBRZ1A1bzVuR29hekRBMDdCbUUxMllrcE9vLTJvLVpHQUlnVmNVVjE4UVJySFE3Z1FQTmxOTzVsWmZzRmppZw?oc=5

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