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Should be very interesting if the Slate survives the onslaught of Chinese made EVs. I just hope that going with a new brand won't leave me high and dry like my 2 co-workers who reserved, spent a lot of money and time to own the Ocean Fisher One (first edition) and now have unsupported EVs that...

That stands to reason why EV manufacturers are warranting HV battery packs for at least 8 years. Both Ford EVs came with 8 year / 100K mile HV warranty. Never needed anything more than the standard range battery packs as my drives never needed the extended range. OTOH my Honda PHEV battery...

Agree that cold weather is huge detriment for range. Until we adopt a newer battery tech, the NCM batteries from over a decade ago has not changed much. Luckily I live in a warm climate year around so I never see range losses in the winter months. And I charge to 100% every time on L2 or...

I assume it's a L2 (240V) Tesla Destination charger ? Just like DCFC Tesla Superchargers which have a $1/minute IDLE fees once you surpass a full charge.

That's nice if you have an ICE. EV's are relatively maintenance free. Most I have done over the 7 years of EV driving: tire replacements and wiper blades. 2 cabin air filter replacement under the glove box, wiper fluid refill without any tools. No Brake pads - even after 70,000 miles!

Yes, I already pay the $12.99 monthly for the member rate as I charge so often at Superchargers for my Ford EV. I hope I can extend the discount to the Slate....

If the Scout has the NACS port on the passenger front side, then it will be head in parking to use the Tesla SC and not take up an extra space/charger. Both are good - driver rear and passenger front.

Don't forget a lot of other countries that drive on the left side of the road:

Agree the Tesla SC network is amazing - their charging techs are always proactive, fixing an issue before it goes down. Over a year now and using Tesla SC for my Ford EV - never going back to those awful CCS chargers. Hoping the Tesla partnership is approved with Slate before delivery of the...

Good point! My EV has the easy entry/exit seats which lowers when turned off. I love it because as I am old, my body is not limber anymore. I based the seat entry/exit feature and tried on different EVs like BMW, Hyundai, Kia, and Mercedes. Settled on Ford Mach E. Perfect for my stiff back...

Narrow tires will help with range for sure. If you live in cold snow weather, it's best to get a second set of wheels w/ winter rated tires. EVs not only uses LRR (low rolling resistance) tires, they are also rated for heavier weight ratings. Tire shops will also switch you over to "Eco focus"...

Most BLIS is handled by either the ultrasonic sensors around modern vehicles or use of cameras like Tesla does. My Ford EV has all those features and then some: 360 degree cameras, BLIS, cross traffic alerts, and reverse halt feature for children or pedestrians which uses camera and ultrasonic...

I was at a Ford dealer parts dept for wipers the other day and there was a customer ahead of me that needed a side mirror assembly for his Ford truck because it got smashed at work. When the Ford parts rep quoted $1800 for just the driver's side mirror, he became unhinged. Started yelling and...

Yeah I keep hearing that but past 12 years with Tesla shows that charging to 100% is not detrimental. There's a SOC buffer built into the BMW and you really can't get to true 100% charge. With the 7% overhead that is protected, my Mach E only charges to 93% when it says 100%. Not worried...

I'd love to switch from the 15 year old NCM battery first gen tech to a better more energy dense, faster recharge battery like solid state or sodium. I still charge my NCM to 100% every time on L2 or at Tesla Superchargers.

Agree! Scout's EREV is a game changer and I still have a reservation. Slate's BEV is a head turner for the industry as the price point and basics are probably going to shift sales from other brands. If I get a Slate, I'd opt for the larger battery pack, mainly because I LOVE my 70kWh battery...

Since Amazon offers their lines of credit (Business Pay by Invoice), it would make sense they want to tap into the credit market. My 2 Ford EV purchases were done with the help of Ford Rewards VISA that helped put points towards accessories. I had accumulated over 100,000 points enough for a...

Correct. Frunk is not well insulated and melts ice quickly. My Mach E frunk can be loaded with drinks and ice, but will melt by the end of the day.

You do know that there are Tesla Superchargers on the island of Hawaii ? We rented a Tesla from the airport and charged a lot at Tesla Superchargers at 5000 Kahala Avenue in Honolulu. Hoping Slate will arrange access to Tesla Superchargers as that will be my main reason to get one. For my...

Yah, they did those tests when the Ford Lightning EV truck came out. They also found that adding a bed topper decreases range even though it may appear aerodynamic - the weight of the topper outweighed the aerodynamics. The only thing that does help improve range is lowering the truck to...