<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">A man shares his 'next level' experience of buying a Tesla, praising the speed and elegance of the process that took less than 30 minutes.Tesla's direct-to-consumer sales model allows for online vehicle configuration, ordering, financing, and trade-ins without price haggling.Legacy automakers like Ford are exploring streamlined retail models, but face challenges from state laws governing franchise sales.The shift towards digital retail experiences, especially in the EV segment, reflects changing consumer preferences for transparency and self-service.