Recent content by danielt1263

Frankly, even if the Slate had a 1000 mile range, I don't think it would make a good road trip vehicle. Its top speed is only 90mph (which means a less than 75mph cruising speed), and unless you are tripping alone, there isn't much room inside for snacks and such. This coming from someone who...

The Slate can charge 20 to 50 miles overnight on normal 110v household current. Look at your commute, you likely won't have to ever go to a super charger, even if you make no special accommodations. If you happen to have a 220v plug, you can get 25-40 miles per hour. Of course if you are in an...

But can it tow?

"Yes, the Blank Slate will be in the mid-20s" I noticed the specified "blank". I guess that dashes my hope that the small battery pack would be 23-25 and the large battery would be 25-27...

What tow hitch? It's my understanding, from an interview with the CEO, that this new Ford "truck" can't tow.

Considering that some 80% of braking power comes from the front wheels and Slate is RWD, I can only assume that the regenerative braking capability will be rather minimal when compared to this. capability for AWD or FWD vehicles. Also, because of this, single pedal steering is unlikely. Is my...

For my own part. The fact that Slate lacks the "infotainment system" is a huge plus. These car companies just can't match the design chops of companies that dedicate their time to such things. And the ability to use whatever mapping app I want (for example) is massive. Frankly, as an iOS...

It makes me think that Slate is having trouble hitting a price point that is both profitable and something they think the public will accept, and are hoping suppliers can come down a bit to help them out. But hell, even at $30k, it will be the cheapest new EV on the market that can tow, so I'm...

So if Slate wasn't an option, what would you get instead?

I'm closing the poll because it was a bust, but I am maintaining the spreadsheet. If you are planing to purchase a vehicle in the next couple of years, and Slate wasn't an option, what would you likely get?

Are you saying you would actually get a Spark if the Slate wasn't coming?

Tell me what you would consider and I will add it to the spreadsheet. Unfortunately, I can't modify the selections like I hopped I would be able to.

I've said on this forum many times that I'm looking for the cheapest new vehicle that can tow. Before Slate was announced, I was looking at the Ford Maverick, but frankly I was gritting my teeth and really didn't want the vehicle. I kind of wanted to go EV, and I've never bought a 4-door vehicle...

There is a lot of speculation about what Slate's competition is, but everybody is always talking in the abstract, what people are comparing against. Rather than telling us what you think other people are cross shopping Slate against, tell us what you personally are cross shopping against. I...

Not quite... She said they are having a meeting "next week" with suppliers. That implies to me that a more precise price might be coming out by next month. 🤞