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Boy if that’s not a sign of the times! A hardwired stereo seen as a theft deterrent. In the 90’s people had pullout head units and later detachable faceplates because car stereo theft was so rampant. I’m with you on the volume knob, CarPlay and ability to leave my phone in my pocket.

While I am relieved to see a double din install being accommodated, I’m curious to see how the added draw of a stereo and 2 or 4 speakers impacts range.

This is exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. Interesting that the Ford is quicker to slow- is it actually applying the brakes or regenerative only? It would seem to me you could apply a far more aggressive regenerative braking strategy with a motor on the front axle. That said, I...

While I prefer RWD, it’s surprising to me that an EV with a single motor wouldn’t be FWD, given the front axle handles most of the braking.

My question was aimed more at someone who has driven both variants if a car that can be had with single and dual motors such as a Mach E or Model 3. I am curious if there is a noticeable difference in how the system operates in regard to braking bias. I’m familiar with how regen braking works...

Has anyone experience regenerative braking with a rear drive only EV? Every vehicle I’ve driven with 1 pedal driving has had motors on both axles. From what we know, it’s a rear mount driven axle. The battery is situated under the passenger compartment, slightly to the rear suggesting at least a...

I read somewhere that a heat pump had been confirmed. It seems like it would be a crucial part of an already small battery short range vehicle not losing too much range in adverse weather.

A lot of the folks that are EV resistant haven’t heard anything about one without heavy political bias. To be honest, this is the first offering that isn’t overwhelming from a tech perspective. For those of us that have lived with an EV- we already know that ICE and hybrid are only necessary for...

This right here- a double din mount and wiring pigtail for head unit would probably put a lot of us at ease. Just the option to install a conventional stereo. I don’t mind running speaker wire, but at least stereo power and a convenient spot to pull power for a small amp or powered sub.

Interesting thought- I too was thinking about efficiency gains from lowering and getting a lightweight wheel/tire on. I’m guessing the wider tire gives better lateral grip, but the efficient thing to do would be a narrower tire.

Man, if we had an American EV Kei truck option…I don’t think crash standards or Slates safety goals would allow it, but I’d be down. Maybe their next model could be a cab-forward crew cab with the option to turn into a van/people hauler!

Just my thoughts- if I misrepresented anything here feel free to correct me. I have owned 3 mid 90’s Rangers over the years and absolutely love the rugged simplicity that those trucks represented. I present that this is the truck the Slate should be compared to- not the Maverick. 1995...

I see that 32” tire upgrade is possible- how about offering consumers to update through mobile OTA updates in phone app? That would give users the flexibility to install tires of choice. If speedo/odometer is GPS- disregard, even better!

+1 for bench

Curious about wheel spec. What bolt pattern and offset is it? Also, can the end user adjust speedo/odometer calibration for change in tire size? OTA update from your phone to adjust in app would be an amazing feature!