Recent content by Rich

  1. The ONE thing that I believe could actually cause Slate to fail...

    For me, the ONE THING that will probably prevent me from going through with my reservation is that I just found out it will tow and carry LESS weight than my compact Subaru car. If the Slate could at least match those specs, I could live with that relative to all its other advantages that I...

  2. Slate Hires New CEO Peter Faricy. Ex-CEO Chris Barman appointed new role

    Bring'n in the suits and bean-counters. Must be getting near production!

  3. Will the bigger battery option reduce towing and payload capacity?

    I was wondering the same thing. My Model Y has a 3500 lb towing capacity with the optional towing package. I would think a "truck" would at least match that.

  4. Slate at Fort Worth Stockyards - photos & impressions. First deliveries Nov-Dec 2026

    Really like the light-colored interior & seats. I wonder if that's stock? Hope so. Would also like to know what on this sample are available accessories and what (if any) are special customization. Looking good!

  5. Regen braking non adjustable ? Deal breaker for me.

    I have adjustable regen on my Model Y. I really like regen braking, but In two years I have never felt the need to adjust it. So, if Slate can keep the price $300 to $500 lower w/o "adjustable" regen braking, I'm okay with that.

  6. Will the bigger battery option reduce towing and payload capacity?

    I wonder if Slate will offer any add-on options to increase the payload capacity? Back in the day, I remember adding "overload springs" paired with heavy duty shocks to a pickup once

  7. Will the bigger battery option reduce towing and payload capacity?

    I know that choosing a larger battery option in an EV will increase its weight. So for EV pickups this can be an issue in that it will reduce the towing and payload capacity of the vehicle, if the suspension is left at base standard. Does anyone, here or at Slate, have an answer to this? I need...

  8. If It Weren't for Slate, I Would Get...

  9. Early deliveries to be region based, with early reservations prioritized

    This news is concerning for me with a "second-day" reservation. Because the "by region" stipulation may mean I will not see my Slate truck until 2028. I live in remote New Mexico, one of the least populated regions of the country -- for hundreds of miles. Sounds like a jet flight and long road...

  10. POLL: What are you most interested about with the Slate truck?

    A challenging poll in that it's just "Pick Two." For me I had to determine which of at least six choices that I really care about with the Slate to pick. Simplicity, Truck form factor, Customization, Owner serviceability, Dent resistant panels almost missed the cut, with Affordability and EV...

  11. First drive review of Slate truck coming on Jay Leno's Garage!

    The wheels remind me of the spare tire wheel on past vehicles I have owned.
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