Connecticut

Tesla Opens Showroom at Mohegan Sun, First in Connecticut

Mohegan Sun, known for its casino and entertainment offerings, has now become a destination for electric vehicle enthusiasts with the opening of Tesla’s first showroom and full sales and delivery center in Connecticut—made possible as it’s on tribal land outside of state jurisdiction. Located at the Shops at Mohegan Sun, across from the Tuscany restaurant, […]

Tesla Opens Showroom at Mohegan Sun, Bypassing CT Law

Tesla has successfully opened a new sales center at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, after nearly a decade of efforts to change state law. This strategic move allows Tesla to circumvent a Connecticut law that prohibits direct sales of automobiles to consumers, by situating the showroom on Native American tribal land, which is […]

First Tesla Showroom in Connecticut Coming via Clever Loophole

Mohegan Sun, one of the leading entertainment destinations in the United States, is set to enhance its offerings with the opening of a state-of-the-art Tesla Electric Vehicle (EV) Showroom. The Tesla Sales & Delivery Center, a first-of-its-kind venture in Connecticut, will be located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun and is scheduled to open in […]

Tesla’s Preferred Location Rejected in South Windsor, Connecticut

South Windsor’s Planning and Zoning Commission rejected a Tesla proposal for a showroom and service center, instead suggesting another location for the automaker, according to a report from the Hartford Courant. Town planners claim the Tesla site, proposed at Buckland Road, is at the wrong location, suggesting the automaker should instead build at a site […]

Tesla Model 3 Cruiser Results in Huge Savings for Connecticut Police Department

Police departments across the U.S. have been transitioning administrative and patrol cars to electric vehicles (EVs), and despite being more expensive upfront, some departments are reporting lowered operating costs and customization options for an overall more affordable experience. In particular, the Westport, Connecticut Police Department has benefitted financially from owning its Tesla Model 3, compared […]

Direct Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Sales in Connecticut Just Got One Step Closer

Direct auto sales bills have been popular in the last few years with the rise of Tesla, an electric car company that doesn’t have franchised dealerships, such as in Connecticut. On Wednesday, the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee passed Senate Bill 127, a bill that effectively allows direct sales from auto companies to customers in Connecticut […]