Recent content by zipn

I think that's a big miss on SLATE's part. Tha's one of the primary reasons I'm skipping the first release. I'll consider the SLATE again if they up their game on safety and convivence. The lack of power mirrors, power windows, and blind-spot monitoring is just stupid as they're proven tech and...

Big fan on one-pedal driving. IMHO it's one of the great features in an EV. Been driving EVs for 3 years. Our 23 Bolt(s) had it, and it not only saves on brake wear and tear, it's also the best way to get back the wasted energy that comes from friction braking. The most efficient way to...

That's true. For example we really wanted the electric sliding rear glass window, but it was only available in '25 with the Lariat trim. We bit the bullet and went Lariat, and in hindsight we're glad we did, but if I were looking for just the base model + the sliding glass I'd have been pissed...

Some dealerships (Granger Ford in IA) let you order exactly what you want (and skip what you don't want) for MSRP or less with a minimum of dealer doc fees + BS. If you don't mind waiting 4-6 months for delivery, new Fords can certainly be had at, or even slightly below the advertised price...

Are those African dachshunds or European dachshunds?

The Maverick I purchased last year was done on-line at 3% below invoice. No hassle, and minimal dealer fees. I was able to order exactly what I wanted and not anything I didn't. Only down side was order was placed in November and had to wait 6 months for it to be picked up in April. As long as...

Ford's somewhat hidden website on the new EV is here. There was a QR code easter egg in the camo... Short vids. Looks most interesting: https://www.ford.com/spotted/?fcid=qrc-camo-lifestyle&qrcid=qrc=camo-lifestyle-fv-spot

One of the best on-line auto websites has an update. https://www.theautopian.com/the-30000-ford-ev-pickup-is-way-smaller-thank-you-think-we-got-an-exclusive-look/ Also discuss on sister-site Rancheroforum.com...

Our Ioniq 6 has phone as key using NFT. Near Field Technology, so the signal is local to the phone and once the phone is paired, no app or internet required. hold a compatible phone on the door handle and it unlocks the car. Put the phone on wireless charge pad and you can start/drive. No need...

Plastic bodies don’t work as ground plains so the antenna will be interesting

I’ll note that some are considering the SLATE ( or some other EV) as a 2nd vehicle so are willing to compromise with bare bones and two doors. FWIW when we got our first EV( 23 Chevy Bolt) we also purchased it as a 2nd car. within a week the EV became our primary car and we’ve never looked...

The Autopian's Brian Silvesto sat in a SLATE today and has thoughts. FWIW The Autotopian is perhaps the best on-line auto-centric website since the early good days of Jalopnik. It's worth checking out if you've never been to it...

A 32 amp level 2 charge cable can be found pretty cheap well under $200. If you have an open 220v outlet where you park you are golden, even a dryer outlet will do. If you have an electric dryer in use there are automatic splitters you can plug in so the dryer can share the outlet with the car...

I don;'t disagree but there's some that want a truck style just for the open bed utility, but other truck buyers may be looking for more truck functionality (> 1,000 lb towing, AWD). My fear for Slate is the market for just a small 2-door trucklet with limited functionality is actually pretty...

Any discussion of SLATE vs competition when it finally goes into production should also consider how the competition will react. If the SLATE becomes a hit, all the competition has to do is drop their product prices on their low-end EVs to predatory levels, capturing those looking for the SLATE...