Folks are reading a lot into this. I had explicitly asked their help folks if I could opt for a later delivery window because I have a lease until then - I expect a lot of folks are in a similar boat with reasons to push out their delivery. Your delivery window doesn't mean you'll have the cash...
In my 500e the AC uses up to 3kw on high, 1kw after a couple of minutes. The PTC heater will pull up to 4kw, but again down to 1kw once it's comfortable. The range hit has been negligible. Motor is 10-20kw on the highway (depending on wind and speed). For commuting around town I have never been...
My Fiat 500e has an app. Sometimes I use it to turn on the climate control remotely. At least when the app works. It’s a feature I can live without.
I have zero worries about the slate app. There are already better charger finding, route planning, etcetc tools out there - it’d be a waste to try...
Personally, I would prefer to have an option to disable 1PD. My other car is a Fiat 500e and I really enjoy its standard mode. But I fully understand why Slate would elect to have the one drive mode. Every feature or capability is cost. Development cost, testing cost, documentation cost, six...