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The “minivan” config option already exists. Slate is calling it the Cargo Kit. Bring your own dog bed for the back. Unless you are pretty short, more than just a mattress is going to be needed for sleeping in the bed.

Door removal might be worth a poll…Admin?

This audience isn’t cross shopping Maverick vs. Slate which is exactly opposite to what most reviewers think is happening.

Agreed. Actually a bit less than $25K before incentives.

I have a vehicle stripped of tech and I love it. No screens. A real key start. Navigation on my phone. The world’s tiniest backup camera screen in the rear view mirror. It does have power windows and mirrors…and Bluetooth. It can go off road almost anywhere. It’s very easy to maintain and wrench...

I was hoping the same. Not a super helpful vid.

It’s not going to happen.

Unfortunately, I think the Scout decently equipped is going to be $75K.

Either Scout or Ioniq 5. I know, I know, very different vehicles with different missions. I want to go EV and I need a vehicle with a large enough size to be a rolling billboard for my business. If Scout, it will eventually replace my FJ for off road stuff. If Ioniq 5, I'll keep my FJ. But...

Slate may be terrified of having people think they are going high tech with wireless control switches. ;)

Maybe this proves the Admin doesn't work for Slate. Everyone is assuming the base price is $27,500 before incentives. I actually think it will be $25K or somewhat less. Either way, all of this is mere speculation until actual pricing is announced...hopefully at the same time accessory pricing is...

Agreed. I think removal of the mid gate for the Slate Cargo will be optional.

I’m pretty sure Musk doesn’t do anything that isn’t good for Musk.

It’s altogether possible that the topper roof panel being discussed will eventually be able to be replaced with a panel that allows for open air driving. Something like the Scout cabana roof. Whether this is a Slate accessory or a 3rd party product remains to be seen. Regardless, I think the...

I have to believe that a lot of what has been shown so far is not production-ready and thus subject to change. It’s smart of Slate to be purposely vague on the website. As things get locked down, more details will be shared.

I’m intrigued by the new Sodium-Ion battery tech and hopeful that it will reduce our dependency on lithium.

I stand corrected. NMC = Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LiNiMnCoO₂)

Interesting. I think you would need a fairly large generator (I call them power stations and have owned two, still own one) to charge the 50-85kWh EV battery. It will get depleted pretty fast especially since their internal inverters deplete their LFP batteries faster than DC loads will.

I think what he means is that solar requires an investment to actually be able to capture the energy. There is always a cost, but typically a fixed cost not a variable cost like electricity you buy off the grid.

Unless your single young’n is buying their first new car in which case it’s perfect for moving into that first apartment…the one with charge stalls in the garage.