We are missing out on the revenue and additional traffic that supporting Tesla ( www.teslamotors.com would provide. It isn't just the sales of cars, but also the Super Charger network, repair services, and tourism. Looking at the regional map, we are isolated. Missouri, Illinois and Minnesota are already way ahead of us. If we don't get involved now, a growing number of travelers will bypass our state entirely (lack of charging stations, repair centers, etc). That and the perception that Iowans are just not willing to support electric vehicles. The FTC has already stated that the consumer should be able to choose how they want to purchase products. If they want to buy from a dealer network, then fine, but if there is another option, they should have that choice as well. The reason this goes to the legislature is because Iowa Code 322 is what needs to be changed. It specifically states (322.3.1) that no one can sell cars in Iowa without being a licensed dealer, and 322.3.14 denies a manufacturer from also being a licensed dealer. Forcing Tesla to work with dealers would increase the cost of their cars and negatively affect the relationship between Tesla and their currently extremely satisfied customers.