West Virginia is the latest state to ban Tesla direct sales

The bill was championed by West Virginia's Senate president, Bill Cole, who is an auto dealer in his home state and Kentucky.

"Despite a campaign based on pro-business and free market principles, the Senate president's bill prevents competition and protects the car dealer monopoly," Tesla said in a statement. "West Virginians deserve the right to choose how and from whom they purchase their vehicles. We will return next year to fight for consumer choice and free market access."