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It’s not that I’m a hyper-miler, but I do enjoy modifying vehicles. In the case of a RWD EV truck, lowering makes more sense (to me) than lifting and might pick up a small bit of efficiency. There is a case to be made for a pre-runner/buggy type situation. The Slate appears to have a near...

I want to lower mine and reduce the frontal area for a small efficiency gain. I might consider a wheel tire change for the same reason. As much as I like the look of lifted on 32” tires, it will effect the range.

That was kinda my thinking too. I’m keeping my spot in line but it seems like a very complex vehicle with a lot of unrealistic expectations. My guess is it will roll out in more complicated fashion than my Lightning. There are so many variations that it will either take forever to produce or...

I can’t wait for more insight from Sandy Monro. This vehicle seems very near to him and his firm and incorporates many of the principles he preaches. I’m excited that a vehicle like this is being made- seemed like manufacturers had lost sight of building simple, reliable low cost vehicles...

I cannot stand using a touch screen while I drive. Tesla is far and away the worst offender, requiring using the screen to adjust vents, mirrors, climate as well as any other function of the car. The streamlining of production makes sense, but burying features I need while driving in multiple...

I totally count myself as the anti-tech guy. I will have my Slate EV to commute parked alongside a motorcycle and two cars that are all carbureted (and happen to have crank windows as well)

This is my first car- 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door hardtop. It’s exactly as it was when it was last on the road in 2000. I still own it today. Rebuilt 289/T5/8”

American Racing Torq Thrust D are the wheels in the pic. There are a variety of wheels in 17” similarly styled by American Racing as well as the 2001 Mustang Bullitt wheels.

Same- wanted a Pro but ordered an XLT. Great truck, but I didn’t need that much truck. It’s an efficient alternative to an ICE F150, but not the best commuter EV.

My Lightning purchase was much more contingent on the tax rebate. I felt like that was a disastrous rollout of a fantastic vehicle.

I was thinking the same thing. The EV only should be a bit cheaper and I won’t need all the extras. Hoping it will be in the low 60’s.

I bought a 2022 Frontier S King Cab with a rebuilt title for $20k with 3k miles. It is a fantastic truck that will last a very long time. If anyone is looking for a capable base truck, I highly recommend it- about as simple as a vehicle comes these days. That said, it has collision avoidance...

For me, the beauty of this vehicle is the Model T style approach- limit the options and crank out a ton at low cost. Right now the options are limited to the battery. Every choice, option and feature added by the factory will add weight, cost, complexity and slow production (additional motor...

My son does iPod repair, wears baggy jeans and carries a flip phone- he’s 17! It’s generational appropriation!

@GeoLogic it may be time for you to consider a different vehicle. Perhaps a Honda CRV? As others have stated, this is an upstart company that is trying a novel concept of offering a stripped down bare bones approach. Large volume sales will get it off the ground. As time goes on I’m sure they...

This is what I was getting at. If we change out tires (or the parameters you mentioned), I want the factory speedo and range estimates to remain accurate. Similar to what Forscan is capable of with Ford vehicles.

Great post! You beat me to it. It seems battery technology will evolve faster than the platform. In another thread I referenced the way Leaf owners have been able to easily upgrade from 40kwh to 62 kWh packs. With the steady drops in cost per kWh and advancements in battery chemistry, there is...

I’m going to gamble that the standard battery will suffice for my 70 mile round trip daily. My hope is by the time battery degradation is a concern, an upgrade will be available. A similar 57kwh battery should at a minimum be affordable and ideally be lighter by that time- improving performance...

Couldn’t agree more. As a fleet operator, the complexity and resulting decline in quality since the pandemic has been noticeable. Every automaker seems to struggle with recalls. Our cost to wrap an Explorer is in the thousands of dollars, paint is even pricier. I don’t think people realize how...