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The Ioniq5 always defaults to non-1 pedal drive after turning it off or reversing. The Ioniq5 forum attributes this to how Hyundai had to EPA test the vehicle. It’s more efficient in “traditional 2 pedal mode” since the front motor will disconnect so they used 2-pedal driving to get the EPA...

I can in my Ioniq5 and VW ID.4

I bet we’ll be able to add comma.ai to the Slate and at least have adaptive cruise if you miss it too much. Depending on the steering assist motor it may be able to lane center too. I’ve not use it, but the system looks better than most ADAS systems out there.

In an EV the AC is sized to cool the battery during fast charging. It should have tons of power to cool the cabin on even the hottest days. My Ioniq5 and ID.4 have very strong AC and heat. Best part of an EV (other than home charging).

All the FUD-chuckers said small trucks were dead because no one wanted them. Seems there may be some demand after all…

You rang?…. I haven’t listened to the recent board interview podcast yet but in the synopsis the OP posted it was mentioned that they talked about Slate’s e-coat line being 70% complete. In the “New Day in Warsaw” video they give us 2 or 3 shots of their under construction e-coat line. Please...

Slate is using a resistive heater so it won’t be very efficient in cold weather, but at -20 a heat pump won’t work at all so that’s probably a draw with other EVs in your scenario. The small cab will probably be more efficient to heat than an SUV like others on the market. I’ve see people...

Yes, exactly. Teslas can be tow charged: Out of Spec Reviews Video It’s possible a Slate can be too.

Preordered 7/5/26

You can probably tow charge it too. If you’re desperate. I’ve seen videos of several EV’s being successfully tow charged. Works like a 50kW fast charger if you’re bold enough.

Yes…but… You can carry a large battery pack and carry the level 1 charger like the one available through the maker to get about 5 miles in one hour (and that will be about it). You’d be more likely to find a business to camp at for a while. With Supercharger access you’ll probably never have to...

Correct. Usually 0.2 lb/gallon vs a solvent paint that’s up to 5.5 lb/gallon. E-coat is cool too because it has a 99% transfer rate so there’s almost no waste and the waste does not contain hazardous materials like heavy metals. Pretreatments like zirconium for the steel and the pre-cleaning...

Guessing here, but I’d say no on the Slate. They don’t have a spray shop and are proud of the cost savings avoiding all that capital equipment afforded them. A spray on undercoat would need pollution controls, booth, and robots. My guess is strategic plastic cladding will provide aero and chip...

Overall the e-coat job looks really good, at least as far as I can see in the pics. No obvious runs or voids. Smooth finish with no dulling. The mark you’ve circled and others in the foot wells could be abrasion damage or a foreign substance (like pop). Slate may also consider those areas...

E-coat guy here. Since the chassis is protected from the sun by the body panels a top coat is not necessary. The e-coat provides all the corrosion protection the frame needs. Top coats are for UV protection or aesthetics when dealing with a cathodic epoxy system, which is industry standard on...