ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A glimpse of what could be the future of the auto industry.

The new Tesla Model 3 made an appearance at the Rochester Auto Museum.

The company says the car is a more affordable option for going electric, starting at $35,000, but that's not the only reason Tesla was in town.

It's trying to get support across Upstate New York to build five dealerships.

The company says strict franchise protection laws passed in 2014 make it difficult for Tesla to sell vehicles, as the company sells directly to consumers.

A policy manager for Tesla says to build a dealership in Rochester, those laws need to change.

"We are advising folks that the best way to support this legislation is to contact your local legislature and the Governor's Office," said Will Nicholas, Tesla policy manager. "They need to hear from constituents that want this type of technology in their communities and want to be able to access these types of cars and products in the households and in their driveways."

Nicholas says electric car infrastructure, which includes super charging stations, is already in place across the state.