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And it looks like the first Slate off the line was already claimed by Mike Long, county council president. Unfortunately, he has passed away since their first meeting in 2023. So maybe someone in this community will snag Slate s/n 001 ?

Deeper into the article, we find the correction, which is more inline with expectations: It will come with a DIY wrap process kits, cut and measured to fit the shape of the vehicle that can be done in hours.

Slate Auto’s Story At KEDCO’s Annual Meeting The customization options of Slate Auto’s trucks were shown in a slide presentation by Chris Barman who explained how the simple truck could be customized from a two-seat vehicle to a five-passenger SUV, color wrapped in days and customized to the...

Before anyone at Slate even considers V2.0 they need real world owner feedback on V1.0. They simply cannot proceed down the same path until the early beta adopters live with this thing for a while. Just like Apple, Microsoft, et. al., they critically need the user community to identify the...

I’ve learned a few low power tricks with Tesla ownership that I’d like to share; 1- adjust HVAC to a few degrees cooler than outside temperature. You’ll be reasonably comfortable and auto blower speed will be reduced 2- I turn off the headlights / HVAC when waiting to pickup passengers 3-...

I think I prefer the Lego version over the real thing. 🙂 I can also envision a “transformers” model rolling out from Hasbro. It could be their next big project to ride on Slate’s success story.

I certainly hope that’s the total weight, includes all. And at that level, shipping costs might cause sticker shock. I suspect it’s now considered “freight” —- strapped on a pallet. Last time I checked, I don’t have a loading dock at my house. I guess I’m going to have the kit shipped with my...

Slate: we’re looking for a few good men…

I guess Mr. Reyes stood a little too close to the frunk when he got poached ;)

I find the following excerpt from the article rather interesting: Given Slate’s direct-sales model, the automaker could be looking at profit margins of 50 to 70 percent on the Truck’s many accessory items. If this comes to pass I would expect Slate to keep the base truck purposefully below...

Luckily, I subscribe to Car & Driver, and pleased to share with my colleagues on this forum! Enjoy!! SLATE EXPECTATIONS This radical new pickup is set to become one of the most affordable vehicles in the U.S. market. By Greg Fink Photography by John Roe Introduction IN THE UNITED STATES...

Hence, I would like to add to your point by quoting Elon….”the best part is NO part…”

The Toyota will compete with Slate in size and cost, not as an ev. Nevertheless it should be interesting to see if it draws customers away. Slate has 3 discriminators working in its favor: 1- timing (they will beat Ford and Toyota in time to market 2- cost (mid 20s will appeal to more...

Seems like everyone is trying to compete in the new segment created by Slate! Article here: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2028-toyota-small-pickup-what-we-know-future-cars Toyota will launch a small pickup truck to compete directly with the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. The...

Hmmm, they predict that a used Slate with 60K miles can be had for about $10K. Now that's a good deal! Then put a wrap on it to give it a new look, add the open-air kit, and you will end up with a stand-out vehicle for $15K. That sounds pretty awesome to me. Wow, 2 views, I am the second...

Why does every thread seem to go off the rails? i thought the subject was on Ford and the universal platform, with assembly techniques which largely resembles Tesla. I think Ford is on the right track!

Surprise! According to Slate.Auto, a Slate comes with everything you need to charge at home, no need to buy anything extra. With the included charging cable, you can charge using a regular household outlet. If you have access to a 240-volt outlet (the kind of outlet used for dryers, stoves and...

Just curious what states / districts are still using the ‘Police version’ of the Ford Fusion. Maybe in the Amish Country, Lancaster PA? It can still outrun the fastest horse. 😆

Yes, but can they be kicked open in an emergency, like bus or train windows? Or will Slate stow a hammer in the back 🔨 with a warning… “In case of emergency, break glass”

Noted. Except that real world conditions are filled with detours / road closures due to weather, accidents, water main breaks, utilities and road work, being routed to charging stations that don’t work, etc. You will inevitably need that extra range at some point. Isn’t the security of you...