Who else is disappointed

[GrizzlysGhost]

I'm disappointed I didn't figure this out earlier; how they came up with the $24,950 base figure.
I think their marketing team is pretty good, some would say great. The powers that be didn't just pull that number out of thin air, so here's my very convincing argument.

It's been said that when the creators of the Slate started out, their idea was "Friggin Nuts." You've doubtless seen some Slate folks wearing "FN" or "Foxtrot November" merch. So, before it was the Slate Truck, it was Friggin Nuts.

Anyway, back to $24,950.

"24", or 2+4, =6
"950" or 9+5+0, =14

The 6th letter of the alphabet is F
The 14th letter of the alphabet is N

FN

You heard it here first!

 

[GaRailroader]

You can charge it to 100% all you want but once you add the extra weight so on so forth and then range has to do with how you drive 205 is in perfect weather no heat or ac running and you driving perfectly so yes the real world average will be closer to 180 maybe 190

They multiply the actual EPA rating by .7 to generate the published EPA number so it is not accurate to say that you can’t get 205 unless you have perfect conditions. The problem with the EPA rating is that it is a mix of city and highway driving. I think it is 55% highway and 45% city or vice versa. It would make more sense to do a highway # and a city #. For Slate the city # is probably like 250 and highway # is 175. I have been driving a Model 3 since December when I got rid of my Leaf and got my wife a new Model Y. I use the 3 as a commuter which is 25 miles(about 18 highway/7 city). I have surpassed the EPA rating since it has become my daily driver. My secret: I use seat heat instead of actual heat and I set speed to 65 on the highway. I don’t precondition the cabin but I do use the air conditioning to be comfortable in warm weather. The 2018 Model 3 doesn’t have a heat pump same as Slate. I promise you I will be beating the EPA numbers when I get my Slate.

 

[ChickenNugs]

I use the 3 as a commuter which is 25 miles(about 18 highway/7 city). I have surpassed the EPA rating since it has become my daily driver. My secret: I use seat heat instead of actual heat and I set speed to 65 on the highway. I don’t precondition the cabin but I do use the air conditioning to be comfortable in warm weather.

Good to know that is possible but why worry about it when you aren't pushing the limits of the range on a drive that short? I have been driving a 3 since 2019. I always precondition, winter and summer, so the car is comfy when I get in and don't limit speed/acceleration since I start everyday with 80% soc.

 

[Kopsis]

You can charge it to 100% all you want but once you add the extra weight so on so forth and then range has to do with how you drive 205 is in perfect weather no heat or ac running and you driving perfectly so yes the real world average will be closer to 180 maybe 190

The EPA range estimate (a prediction of which Slate is giving with the 205 mile number) already includes a 30% reduction of the actual dyno test numbers. This is to account for real-world factors not represented in the lab test such as HVAC use, cold temperatures, and driving behavior. Under "perfect" conditions, that 205 could be as high as 293 mi!

No one will achieve perfect lab conditions. But outside of truly extreme conditions (i.e. arctic wasteland), it's actually not unusual to achieve the rated EPA efficiency under normal real-world conditions. I do it in my EV6 all the time.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

You can charge it to 100% regularly with no issues.

This statement contradicts the information presented in the Engineering Explained video on LFP batteries.

 

[sodamo]

Wouldn’t it be interesting if once in the wild the reported mileage is consistently higher.

 

[GrizzlysGhost]

This statement contradicts the information presented in the Engineering Explained video on LFP batteries.

Jeez Louise... charge to 100% at least once/month but operate as low as possible... I'm gonna need to take more notes

 

[Adam W]

"24", or 2+4, =6
"950" or 9+5+0, =14

The 6th letter of the alphabet is F
The 14th letter of the alphabet is N

FN

(would be really surprised if any other forum members know what this is from)

 

[LevelHeaded]

(would be really surprised if any other forum members know what this is from)

Game changer, duh. If also says that right there. But I knew!

 

[Tom Sawyer]

That's just ame hanger.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

Wouldn’t it be interesting if once in the wild the reported mileage is consistently higher.

For you, it just might be the case. Slower speeds there would work in your favor.

 

[GrizzlysGhost]

Wouldn’t it be interesting if once in the wild the reported mileage is consistently higher.

"Once in the wild" is another one I need to store away!

 

[sodamo]

For you, it just might be the case. Slower speeds there would work in your favor.

And I have that 1.5 miles downhill whenever I leave home. And same hill when returning?

 

[KevinRS]

This statement contradicts the information presented in the Engineering Explained video on LFP batteries.

And in the same video he said the same study he was referring to mentioned another study that had the opposite results. The end conclusion of the video was charge how you need to. The battery will most likely outlast the rest of the truck. You should charge to 100% at least once in a while for calibration though.

 

[FlyHappy]

And in the same video he said the same study he was referring to mentioned another study that had the opposite results. The end conclusion of the video was charge how you need to. The battery will most likely outlast the rest of the truck. You should charge to 100% at least once in a while for calibration though.

I do agree that information isn't always clear, and can be contradictory, even from reputable sources.

I don't agree that we can assume "battery outlasting truck" so confidently. Given the complete use of non ferrous body panels, and frame protection from winter salt, I can see such a low-tech vehicle remaining economically viable for a much longer time than other contemporaries.