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That's not "bad". Tesla has set the standard for "bad" electric pickup pricing expectation management with the Cybertruck. They pre-announced it in 2019 at a starting price of $39,990, then released it in 2023 at a starting price of $99,990. That's how to shock potential customers and torpedo...

It wouldn't hurt Slate's business at all if everyone is expecting pricing of $27-28k, and the final announced price is only (say) 25k. On the contrary, this would generate a ton of positive headlines. Not saying that this will happen. Just saying it's usually good news when a company beats the...

Slate hasn't said anything about "27-28K". They have only said: There has been a general rush to the conclusion that this must mean "$19,995 after the $7,500 tax credit", which implies a retail price of $27,495. Maybe that assumption is correct, or maybe not. But it's only an assumption...

Nobody knows what the final pricing of the Slate is actually going to look like in 2026/2027. Maybe they will meet their ambitious goal of "mid-20s", or maybe not. But it's equally true that no one knows what the pricing of the Maverick, or other currently inexpensive vehicles, will look like...

The pricing "today right now" doesn't matter. What matters is the price in late 2026, when the Slate is scheduled to appear. And the prices for Mavericks have been rising fast. Ford's current pricing for a Maverick with AWD and "a lot better towing" is not "under $25k", or even close to that...

But will a 4-door Maverick hybrid XL still be available at a $27K price point in late 2026, when Slate deliveries are scheduled to start? According to Ford, a 2025 4-door Maverick hybrid XL currently starts at $28,145 MSRP, plus $1,695 destination charge and $695 acquisition fee. So the floor...

If you look closely when she announces "it's one giant refrigerator", the frunk is full of groceries, but as far as I can make out, they appear to be things that don't actually require refrigeration (like Cheerios). I think she is just using the term "giant refrigerator" in the sense of "a...

Realistically, the Ford Mega Power Frunk may have the advantage when it comes to wings. However, it's possible that Slate could finish ahead of Ford in another key frunk performance metric. The cavernous Lightning frunk has a drain plug at the bottom, which seems like a good idea. However --...

I wasn't criticizing the Slate. The 7.0 ft3 frunk of the Slate is perfectly respectable given the vehicle's size and price point, especially if it has a 12V power point. I do give props to the "Mega Power Frunk" in the Ford F-150 Lightning, which is probably the most advanced frunk available on...

Just to be clear, this doesn't necessarily mean that the Slate has an awesome frunk. It's more an indication that the Cybertruck's frunk is unimpressive. For example, the frunk capacity of a Rivian R1T is 11.1 ft3, and for an F-150 Lightning it's 14.1 ft3.

The Cybertruck (223.7") is a bit more than 4 feet longer than the Slate (176.4"). However, the Slate's frunk (7.0 ft3) has almost exactly the same capacity as the Cybertruck's (7.1 ft3).

Tesla was grandfathered in -- but Rivian wasn't. However, Rivian is still able to operate a "Service + Demo Center" in Fort Wayne. Probably the Fort Wayne Center can't sell you a Rivian on the spot, but they can answer questions, offer test drives, and provide service. And they can maybe tell...

Looks to me like the Slate has been exhibited at multiple industry trade shows to date: - Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, Anaheim CA, April 2025 - NAFA Fleet Management Association 2025 Institute & Expo, Long Beach CA, April 2025 - Home Delivery World, Nashville TN, May 2025 There is...

Broadway, near 4th, in Nashville TN. Maybe for the Home Delivery World trade show, which occurred at the Music City Convention Center on May 21-22. That's just one block from the photo site. Apparently Rivian was a Gold Sponsor, presumably to promote their electric delivery vans for home...

Yes, the hybrid Maverick could realistically perform as well as a Slate, despite its lower hp, given the likely greater weight of the Slate. For example: Maverick with 2.5L Hybrid, 191 hp: 0-60 in 7.7 seconds (according to Car and Driver) Slate with single electric motor, 201 hp: 0-60 in 8.0...

For example, this dealer in Missouri is currently advertising a new 2025 Maverick XL AWD with the 2L EcoBoost (250 hp) for $27,636. The ad doesn't mention the 2K tow hitch, so you would probably have to budget another $100 for that.