Tesla pulls the plug on Warwick showroom

Tesla had permission to open a showroom at a former Hyundai dealership on Quaker Lane in Warwick. (WJAR)

Plans for a new Tesla store in Warwick have been put on hold indefinitely.

The electric car manufacturer received permission to open a store at a former Hyundai dealership on Quaker Lane, and the city's former mayor said in January that the store would open in the spring.

A spokesman for acting Mayor Joseph Solomon told the Providence Journal on Thursday that Tesla "will not be coming to Warwick at this time."

It was unclear if Tesla would open a store at another location, or if it will open a store in the state at all.

The company has declined to comment.

Tesla faced a hurdle coming to the state, as it sells cars directly from the company and state law prohibits manufacturers from selling without using a dealership.

There are three Tesla stores in Massachusetts and one gallery in Connecticut.

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