Recent content by cadblu

If Slate fully adopts the Tesla direct to consumer model then they can offer “used” or “demo” models for sale on their website. Using Tesla as an example, they offer a huge inventory of used trade in or demos at very attractive discounted prices. If Slate offers a free wrap to give a used...

Slate, or any startup for that matter, needs to build credibility with consumers. A sure way to lose it is to not honor their “mid-twenties“ advertised price. We are not dealing with established automakers like Ford or Tesla who have burned us in the past with the Lightning or Cybertruck.

Back in the day I also had a slide out removable AM/FM cassette deck. I think it was made by Audiovox. The one time I forgot to remove it, it was stolen overnight. The thieves broke the vent window to gain access. My fond memories in the borough of Queens!

I don’t disagree with you but it’s impossible to simulate the unique combination of circumstances that lead to failures. In many respects, we as early adopters, the “end users” will undoubtedly reveal design flaws in the Slate. Same as Microsoft, Apple, and well established automakers...

You are raising an excellent point on real world conditions that have yet to be revealed until Slate makes its debut. The operating temperature range on most iPhones and iPads is 32-95F and performance outside that range becomes highly unstable to non usable. I’ve received high temperature...

According to the latest Edmunds Used Car Report, the average transaction price for a 3-year-old used vehicle has reached $30,522. That’s up 2.3% from the same time last year and marks the first time since mid-2023 that this number has climbed back over the $30,000 mark. If the current trend...

Outstanding video and thanks for sharing on this platform. Social media will always have some negative influence, but I think I speak for everyone on this forum that we want to see Slate succeed on its mission. Looking forward to more of Everything Slate.

Introductory pricing: Standard range- $24,490 Extended range- $26,990 PS. Size large hat for my big cartoonish head 🤣

Did anyone notice that Eric (head of Slate engineering) was wearing a “magma“ accent belt? This could perhaps develop into a fashion trend and available as Slate merchandise.

Got my personal phone call a couple of days ago!

I have to agree that video is a bit lame. And if you opt for the storage console you’re going to need to check those bags in the frunk. Generally I hate clutter in between the seats, and in an accident they become projectiles. A bench seat would be a better use of that space.

For those of us considering financing instead of paying cash for your new Slate, here is another incentive currently included in the big, beautiful bill... "Provide deduction of up to $10,000 for loan interest on new vehicles that undergo final assembly in the U.S. For tax years 2025-2028."...

Agreed , sealing and waterproofing is on my list of concerns, especially with the SUV topper. But properly securing cargo is paramount in ensuring the integrity of the partition. Another key takeaway from this video is, “don’t let anyone borrow your car or truck. Ever.”

Here’s another interior view at the exhibit. The driver’s seat cloth isn’t holding up very well. I know these betas take a lot of abuse but so do daily drivers. Some good news, seat assembly is now under Slate’s control and they should remedy this issue before production.

Well said, I can recall over the years I traded in perfectly fine cars simply because I became bored with them. Slate promises a fresh, new driving experience like open air, SUV, or pickup in an afternoon spent in your garage. And nothing feels more like a new car than a new color wrap.