[xmprt]

What's special about EVs that gives them this loophole? Is it something to do with not having dealerships and going direct to consumer?

[bri3d]

Emissions. Most things about ICE cars come through EPA and CARB.

[olyjohn]

I'm pretty sure that the only diagnostic codes that an ECU is required to output are emissions-related codes. Since EVs have no emissions, I'm gonna guess they can force all diagnostics through the dealer if they really want to.

[froh]

without oil change and wear of brakes there is little need for inspections.

[OptionOfT]

Ball-joints and tires are still consumables, and they go faster as weight goes up.

[jcgrillo]

Surely wheel bearings too. And you have to do a safety every year to check for rust perforation (at least in the U.S. states that still do that).