I think we actually agree on
I think we actually agree on this, and if the democrats did pass this ban, I'd be equally upset with them. Hypocrisy on either side of the aisle is a problem! However, the NJ legislature didn't pass the ban, the Motor Vehicle Commission did - which is made up of all Republicans. (4 appointed by the Governor, plus the Attorney General, the State Treasurer and the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation. The eighth position, a non-voting member, is reserved for the Chief Administrator of MVC - who has only worked for republicans in the past).
And of course Tesla is not going to keep incurring costs to continue the fight for the free market? Why would they? It would be spending money to potentially benefit future competitors.