WA HB1721

Allows qualified zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) manufacturers with no existing franchise dealer agreements to sell directly to consumers in Washington, provided they establish at least two service centers and mobile repair service in the state

Creates a Department of Commerce grant program to help traditional auto dealerships transition to ZEV sales by funding charging infrastructure and technician training, with dealers achieving 50%+ ZEV sales eligible for a 50% bonus award through July 1, 2030

Prohibits manufacturers from offering subscription services for vehicle features that use hardware already installed at purchase (like heated seats), with exceptions for navigation updates, satellite radio, roadside assistance, and software-dependent driver features

Requires manufacturers to reimburse dealers for warranty work at retail customer rates rather than lower manufacturer-set rates, and prohibits manufacturers from recovering warranty compensation costs through separate charges or reductions

Bans manufacturers from taking reservations, dictating prices, or negotiating binding sale/lease terms directly with retail customers for vehicles delivered in Washington, with an exception for qualifying ZEV-only manufacturers