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The places where a Leaf would have the advantage would be: More passengers fit(though how comfortable is the back for adults?) Possibly more highway range vs city range due to aerodynamics Basic sound system included Known company and name brand, with established service centers(though...

I'm sure there will be options, and if Slate is successful, in short order there will be lots of aftermarket options. Many listeners now exclusively use bluetooth for their in car listening, for music, and things like audiobooks and podcasts. With a subscription, there are no or minimal...

The thing is as that tree was going through the front end, both the car and he were slowing down, reducing the impact of the sudden stop when the beam hit. It's the sudden stop that causes injuries or death when it's an accident short of ripping the car to pieces. That's why cars have crumple zones.

With the number of times it's come up, are people really planning to drive the slate at the limits of it's range? I think most won't, most will be using half the range or less on a daily basis. I've also seen articles saying not to worry so much about an 80/20 cycle, and to charge it as you...

Compared to small trucks of the 80s-90s, the capabilities are fine. Most current trucks have become oversized heavy duty compared to those, and don't even fit in a standard parking spot. Yesterday I had to walk around one parked in a handicapped spot sticking at least 3 feet out from the spot...

Strange that the one posted today has today's date though

The actual text of the article, I kept thinking I've read this before, like almost the exact same lines.

I think they may still be at a stage where a battery change is possible. Last factory update we saw, they were still in demo, and had pallets of only the most basic parts of the assembly line on hand, like parts of the track vehicles would move along, that would be needed whatever the...

The difference is this 25,360 price is supposed to be for the S model, not the S+. Nothing official out from Nissan on it yet though, and the price is coming from some "order guide data"

I think what they are looking at is with those 3 add ons, around 700 lbs capacity left, including passengers. With current climbing average body weights, that runs low quick. Average male in the US 199, female 171, for 370 for the front seats, leaving around 330 for the back seat and cargo. I...

With this idea and similar: I haven't seen any photos of the space behind the seats. Even if there were some, they are prototypes, and I thought of one possibility. It's possible that there is no wall between the "footwell" and the cab, making that space accessible behind the seats in pickup...

But once you add the full SUV kit, you are no longer using it as a "truck" and so things shift. Probably not going to figure on having 5 large adults in it on long trips, more likely 2 adults and 2 teens at most in most cases. There isn't nearly so much cargo volume left with that kit, and it...

In part these announcements of cheaper vehicles may have more to do with the loss of the tax credit, and keeping prices palatable for buyers than possible competition from the Slate over a year out. That was one of the problems with the tax credit, it propped prices up. Nissan wouldn't have...

This is why the $50 reservation is not a commitment. You can reserve, and if you change your mind, ask for a refund. They will surely have some good coverage by launch of test drivable events for reservation holders, and if you don't reserve, you may have to wait an extra year or even more...

If it is mandated, Slate could offer something like that, as a free option, with a custom case to fit a dash cubby.

https://fortune.com/2025/09/09/the-ceo-of-u-s-made-electric-truck-company-slate-says-removal-of-ev-tax-credit-is-opening-up-capacity-from-battery-suppliers/ Not really any new info there, besides that they are now shopping different suppliers since they don't have to worry about qualifying for...

It all depends on the decisions they made, and we probably won't know any more until they make another round of announcements, maybe in October when they start the tour back up.

Just as a quick comparison, I searched what an 80s ranger's capacity was, the base model in 1985 was 1215 lbs, and of course accessories would reduce that. 1400 lbs as a starting point with the slate doesn't look that bad in comparison. By the time you added a camper shell and other stuff to...

Someone had posted that they asked at an event, and the mechanism was something still being worked on, the prototypes didn't have what the sale units will have. So it's pretty much a guess trying to figure out how it will work.

Part of what is confusing on it is the standard bumper looks like a step bumper, which would have holes or knockouts for a hitch ball and for chains to hook, which would probably be the cheapest possible option, and fits with the stated tow rating. Then the upgraded bumper is definitely not a...