Special Q&A for Reservation Holders w/ Slate Auto CEO

[AZFox]

Slate Automotive's ethos is Radical Simplicity that's achieved by removing what isn't necessary.

I consider preconditioning necessary.

A button on the fob that turns preconditioning on, although not strictly necessary, seems like something they could easily include. (Easy for me to say. What do I know?)

That said, are electronically controlled A/C settings that are remotely adjustable via 2-way wireless communication a feature they should consider necessary?

 

[KevinRS]

Slate Automotive's ethos is Radical Simplicity that's achieved by removing what isn't necessary.

I consider preconditioning necessary.

A button on the fob that turns preconditioning on, although not strictly necessary, seems like something they could easily include. (Easy for me to say. What do I know?)

That said, are electronically controlled A/C settings that are remotely adjustable via 2-way wireless communication a feature they should consider necessary?

As far as we know, the 2 way bit, or even 1 way with anything beyond a fob's range have never been mentioned. Wouldn't hurt to ask though.
Nothing we ask for is going to change anything about the design at this point, though some questions might lead to new accessory options.

 

[Luxrage]

I'm hoping the app will be a simple setup for navigation with battery life of the truck factored in... if you plug it in. I wholly intend to not use the app at all, but will keep it installed as I expect it will also be where you'll get push notifications for vehicle updates. It'll pre-download them and once you plug your phone in, will push them to the truck. Slate better expect to get some sort of email or SMS notification system ready as well as I bet there will be some no-adopters for the app. I am not sure exactly how the feds regulate OEMs forcing updates.

As for those wanting the dog cargo carrier, I'm hoping Leer or JemTop steps up if Slate fumbles it and does indeed release a "SUV kit with no seats, rollbar included" as the cargo top. But they'll only be motivated by seeing some sales numbers.

 

[danielt1263]

I just asked another question... Will the truck's communication system with the app have a publicly available API so that other's can write apps using it?

If so, I will for sure be writing an app.

 

[cds]

As for those wanting the dog cargo carrier, I'm hoping Leer or JemTop steps up if Slate fumbles it and does indeed release a "SUV kit with no seats, rollbar included" as the cargo top. But they'll only be motivated by seeing some sales numbers.

I asked them about this a while back. The Slate customer service rep told me that the seats and roll bar have to be used together, and the Cargo Kit does NOT include the roll bar.

I suggested they offer a roll bar as an optional accessory with the Cargo Kit. I'm learning from this thread that I'm the odd man out, but I actually WANT my dogs protected by a roll bar, and not having it will be a dealbreaker in my case. (I can imagine other situations where people might have valuable but fragile equipment they'd want protection for in a rollover situation, so I'm hoping I'm not the only one with this request.)

I still have my reservation and am keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[metroshot]

My questions:

• Who and where will service department work be performed ?
• Will there be any mobile service options ?
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• What is the update on Tesla Supercharger access - will rates be "non Tesla" pricing or will Tesla offer a discounted driver rate for a monthly subscription ?

 

[cadblu]

My questions:

• What is the update on Tesla Supercharger access - will rates be "non Tesla" pricing or will Tesla offer a discounted driver rate for a monthly subscription ?

For $12.99 per month, you can charge your Slate at any Tesla charging station and pay the discounted rate.

 

[sodamo]

I asked them about this a while back. The Slate customer service rep told me that the seats and roll bar have to be used together, and the Cargo Kit does NOT include the roll bar.

I suggested they offer a roll bar as an optional accessory with the Cargo Kit. I'm learning from this thread that I'm the odd man out, but I actually WANT my dogs protected by a roll bar, and not having it will be a dealbreaker in my case. (I can imagine other situations where people might have valuable but fragile equipment they'd want protection for in a rollover situation, so I'm hoping I'm not the only one with this request.)

I still have my reservation and am keeping my fingers crossed.

All you have to do is get the full SUV kit and remove the seat. Slate has stated this from the beginning. True, you cannot install the seat without the rollbar, but just the rollbar does not require the seat.

could you post the actual Slate response saying cargo kit does not include rollbar please.