Even so it seems the administration pretends they don't exist [1] or even wants to take their marketshare [2]. The established automakers have a cozier relationship with the established politicians I guess.

[1] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-05/biden-snu...

[2] https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/14/tesla-toyota-and-honda-criti...