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Agreed, except the only possible drawback I see is that you need to use the 3rd party ChargePoint app to setup charging schedules and monitor progress instead of the embedded Slate charging app. Although highly unlikely, using a 3rd party charging app that's not fully tested with a Slate could...

That's a great deal, but I thought the Slate truck comes with a Level 2 charger. All you need is to do is plug it into a NEMA 14-50 240 V dedicated outlet. But I agree Wi-Fi access is a desirable option. I wonder if the supplied charger has Wi-Fi access.

I wish Slate would produce a video of their factory renovation progress, perhaps like this really excellent video from Scout Motors...

A friend of mine converted a Pontiac Fiero (remember those?) into a Lamborghini kit car. It gets a lot of attention. Maybe we can covert a Slate into a 2-door Ineos? :like:

"Add $5,000 for the DIY 2-door SUV kit, $3,500 for the 240-mile battery" During one of the interviews (can't recall which one) it was inferred that the pricing is reversed, meaning that the ER battery is $5K and the SUV kit is $3500. The bottom line is still the same if you order both.

Wonder if Yelp inflates the ratings for their listed repair shops. I've dealt with a few for my other vehicles and it wasn't a pleasant experience. Slate may want to reconsider if the service / repair centers tarnish their reputation. There is a lot at stake here.

Of course, I allowed EV owners to use outside 120V outlets on a case-by-case basis. To me, it's the same scenario as jump charging an ICE vehicle stuck in the lot. And yes, there were plenty of those cases, especially during the winter months...

RepairPal is definitely a non-starter for me. Incidentally, they were recently acquired by Yelp. So they next time you are looking to have accessories added to your Slate, I'm sure they will cheerfully refer you to a nearby restaurant with a 4-star rating. Want fries with that lift kit?

As a facility manager in a former life, I once proposed a CAPEX project to install Level 2 chargers in the employee parking lot. Surprisingly, it was met with a lot of resistance and even sarcasm. Even though the local utility PSEG was offering attractive rebates, owners of ICE vehicles...

I’m just planning to DIY everything I can to avoid dealing with the RepairPal network. Since everything is engineered to be mistake proofed in a sequential build, I think it’s low risk proposition as long as you diligently follow procedures per Slate University.

Cannot wait for Slate to rollout its build site, just as you’d find on mostly every other OEM site. What I’d especially like to see is if packages which include multiple individual accessories can be priced lower. Examples: wheel and tire kits including a lift kit and running boards, or upgraded...

Looks like Repairpal is the preferred repair outfit for CarMax. They were chosen for their expertise with ICE engines, transmissions, and drivetrains. Now if that doesn’t instill confidence…

A few take aways; 1. Love the sound of the driver’s door closing 2. Can’t wait until someone closes the frunk on a beer can 3. Missing the oh sh*t handle on the A pillar 4. Easy install of upgraded rear shocks 5.. Instrument cluster the size of a Gameboy 🙂

I hope these small, neighborhood independent shops follow procedure and don’t lift the truck at the wrong jack points, otherwise you risk damage to the battery. That is a huge mistake you only make once!

Disappointed. In my neighborhood they only have a few independent repair shops listed that I’ve been avoiding over the years. Also a couple of collision shops (that I also try to avoid). lol. What do they know about evs? They will undoubtedly be taking a crash course at Slate University.

Here is a live video taken the Newport event posted on YouTube! Thanks to Eric Palonen

The idea of switching to LFP chemistry at this stage doesn't make financial sense. Slate was very transparent that they already have a long-term deal in place for U.S.-made NMC cells with SK On through 2031. Of course, they could have another pending deal in the works for LFP packs from...

So, it's been exactly six months since the official reveal of the Slate Truck (actually 6 months and 2 days) on April 24. If Slate remains on track, we should be seeing early deliveries at this time next year. Which means that we are only one-third of the way there; two-thirds to go. First...

The recently repealed EV tax credit is actually putting downward pressure on prices causing Tesla, Kia, Nissan and GM to lower starting prices on their BEVs. Almost seems to have the opposite effect. New, smaller EVs like Rivian’s R2 /R3 shows where the market is headed. Now, Slate and Telo...

While I agree with your viewpoint, wouldn’t a change in battery tech at this late stage kickoff a whole set of new qualification tests, eg load studies, range, thermal management, BMS programming, safety, environmental, system reliability, etc. All of which would likely delay launch. Not to...