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Yeah certain markets it makes sense to build them locally. For ASEAN markets building in Thailand makes a lot of sense. South America is easy just build in Brazil to avoid their tariffs and then sell to other South American Countries. Same Philosophy with India and South Asia. For sale in...

If Slate and Ford’s 30K EV Pickup (also Telo) is super successful like the demand is what they thought Full Size BEV Pickups were going to be, then I could see Toyota bringing this over to the US Market in the Interim until they develop an EV Tacoma. The fact is despite the enthusiasm for the...

For that 2nd reason it’s why Thailand should be one of the first Asian countries Slate expands to as well as to Japan. Since honestly if you get a series of JDM Accessories made for the Slate Truck that will also benefit Slate sales in North America. Plus they have an easy path to selling in...

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Would be cool if Slate had a glow in the dark style wrap if possible.

Yeah that’s interesting since I think the Fastback will be a popular SUV kit option but when it comes to a cargo kit I feel like the slightly greater storage offered by the Squareback makes more sense.

Oh I see what you mean. I agree, your idea would be much more doggy friendly.

Yeah I think we are suggesting the same thing

Currently the Slate Auto Cargo Kit as seen above (and from other images of it I’ve seen) seems to be the Squareback Kit but with panels where the side windows are. Which is great but I think it would be a missed opportunity to not offer the Square Back Top with the Windows as a Cargo Kit option...

I agree I'm sure there will be dedicated thread on here and reddit that go over what aftermarket radio they think is best for the Slate Truck. But this idea is more for the consumer who isn't on these sites and might not even know this option is available to them.

Slate Auto design philosophy is built around radical simplicity for the base Blank Slate and allowing the consumer what they want and don't want in a vehicle. One area that might prove to be a detractor for some is the lack of a radio. For me it's not a big deal I use my phone for my audio and...

Slates most difficult time will be in the first few years when production is limited. But the more they get into the hands of consumers and 2nd or 3rd owners get their hands on them, the more the Slate Truck is going to sell itself.

I think a Fully Built out Slate will easily be in the 40K+ Range. I also don't think most people that have one bought all of it on Day 1. But I don't think most if anyone will buy every single accessory available though.

Now that I think about it we are putting a lot of focus on the towing, which is understandable since it’s the first time we’ve seen it. But I don’t think that was the purpose of the footage otherwise it would have just been showing the utility you can have despite the limited towing...