I would make the trip to grab mine. Not so sure the drive back to HTX would be fun though. How many miles on the extended battery?????
1159 mile drive!!!
Something from the SxS community??? Find a mounting space in the dash? Not sure it would work.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rff-rngr18-stg1?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw58PGBhCkARIsADbDilw1fvZdU-ELnB0ykjFifM5GhgoVq0rDV_rznOI3vow43NfRsP64Y5oaAkCeEALw_wcB...
I am going with my iPhone and Bluetooth it to some sort of powered speaker. My JBL Bluetooth speakers work well in the house, garage, and on my bicycle, so why not in the Slate.
Just secure this in the cab, find a power source, and good to go. I have one it and works great in the garage.
Or...
Fortunately similar to when I bought my GT350 and 2 GT500's, I have a no markup dealership that refuses to play the mark up game. If it's $30K, I will get it for that. They are a small town family owned dealership and have honored the MSRP on those 3 vehicle and a buddy that bought a Bronco...
Or get this now.... I-4 hybrid. Works and is here now.
$27,250.
But again, if it's not 100% EV, I am not interested in a small hybrid or ICE truck.
https://www.cookfordtexas.com/vehicle/3FTTW8A39SRA65127/2025-Ford-Maverick-XL-Texas_City-TX/
Range, range, range. If the extended range battery costs $4k, putting it over $30K and the Ford has similar or even better range in a bigger truck with a few bells and whistles.
Why would you pay more for less? Slate at that point $31.5K, Ford $30k.
No brainer. Bye bye new start up with all...
Spares have been hanging under the tailgate for ever and seem to work. I want all the storage space I can get so leaving it where it is works for me. Great idea but not a solution I need for a problem I don't have.
Due to my commute (47 miles one way), I would likely stress a 150 mile range (perfect world). We have one charging station in the garage and it's free. I get there early enough that I would "most" likely be the first one there and be able to charge for free. Major positive.
Long range for me...