Recent content by TexasSlate

I'm thinking I'd just wrap the top and the cab in white and leave the sides gray. Solar damage tends to be most significant on horizontal surfaces, and the two-tone color can help with cooling (minimal, I know, but I live in Texas and every bit helps). https://www.slate.auto/share/AAG13V

I keep thinking I don't need a Slate and that something like the Maverick would better fit my use case, and then I play around with the customization tool on the Slate website and fall in love all over again. Such a fun, customizable vehicle.

She's a beauty!

Or just pull an old radio out of a junkyard classic. Speakers, too, while you are at it.

I own a 23 Bolt EUV with 55K miles. I plan on driving it until the wheels fall off. Battery health is still good, getting about 220-230 miles on the GOM. I think you are fine.

This. If Republicans want to weaponize gas tax, wait until the Democrats get in office and do something like this. I'm not pro or anti-EV, big truck, RV, whatever. Just be fair. $250/year for an EV is not fair.

Seems like this would be an easy option for people to put on their blank Slate. Small mirrors as standard, but pick up the large ones for a few dollars and a slight hit on highway range.

Historically, when battery packs have catastrophic failures (i.e., thermal runaway leading to a fire), it's the NMC chemistry. LFP is inherently less prone (but not completely immune) to this particular problem.

This is correct, but if you are able to fab body panels, maybe you could make an aero package. That could have a huge impact on highway range. And it could look really . . . interesting.

This. Most of us on this forum like the simplicity of the Slate truck, but honestly, we're a tiny minority of drivers. To be sustainable, Slate needs to tap into the mass market, and a 30K Ford truck that seats four, comes with carplay built in, and has L3 autonomy might absolutely crush Slate...

I just want LFP for longevity and thermal safety.

The one vehicle that might be a direct competitor if the Ford "Skunkworks" midsize EV truck that's due in 2027 or so. This is being designed to be manufactured inexpensively. If Ford sells it as a four door for 30k, that might do it...

$25,995 plus $995 delivery fee.

$25,995 plus $995 delivery fee.

I figure it will actually be optioned after the factory but before delivery. Every vehicle coming off the line will be identical except for the battery, I think.