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Just wondering... I have an epistemological (how you know what you know) question. What do we know about how these decisions were made? Could we be missing some important information that would make the design choices make more sense? FWIW, personally I'd prefer something resembling a "RAM...

I'm no automotive engineer, so with that in mind... Could the frunk, as a void in the crumple zone, actually be helpful for crashworthiness? I would think that's at least a possibility, because front-end parts moving toward the cabin of the vehicle can't push the dashboard toward the...

True, but that's a pretty significant difference, don't you think? Fact Check: False

FWIW, the DIN being off-center doesn't bother me one bit.

"Secure Key Ignition Module" - Put your fob into the slot and it (somehow) passes a code in order to start the car. Could be physically simple. You'd almost expect that, wouldn't you?

...only if you believe the mid-sized Toyota ICE pickup and the Slate Truck are substitutes for one another, which they aren't. The Ownership Experience in general, and long-term Cost-Of-Ownership in particular, are vastly different. That dog won't hunt.

Thanks for posting. Is this something we've known? It's new to me. I thought Extended Range was the only factory option. Because, oh, yes, the other way they're making their cars cheaper is that the only option from the factory will be getting the SUV cap or not getting the cap. Everything...

I'd say there's hope for something like that because they expect people to install Exterior Lights that can be controlled by Auxiliary Buttons.

Hate to admit it, but you have a point there.

To the contrary, It's been answered pretty well. Normal ICE-related automotive maintenance expenses and hassles (oil changes, transmission service, timing belts, etc.) won't be necessary. Brakes probably won't wear out, too. If Slate does what they're setting out to do, we should be able to...

Because I want the thread to stay on topic and be helpful for someone who's looking for the answer to "What's the Slate's maintenance like?"

Has Slate Auto has ever claimed $25,000 will be the projected price? The lowest price I've seen mentioned is "Just under $20,000 with the $7,500 tax credit". They've said "mid-$20,000's" simultaneously with that. Mid-$20,000's presumably includes $22,500.01 and $27,499.99 and everything in between.

Yes. OFF TOPIC just like that. 🤦‍♂️ Please. I beg of you. Let it go.

We can read for comprehension. Find somewhere else to discuss ICEV Moving Parts and reliability. Edit: Not trying to be harsh, it's just frustrating. People are going to search for information about Slate Truck maintenance and then find paragraph after paragraph regarding your opinions about...

Cab-only bedliner coating seems like a great idea. Similar to the "Blacktop" Partial Wrap option in the configurator, but with longevity.

This is thread's topic is "What's the Slate's maintenance like?". Consider starting another thread for discussing BMWs and ICEV Longevity in FORUMS > MISCELLANEOUS > Other Vehicles.

Even a 250 HP Slate would be better than a 200 HP Slate.

Seems like it would do that regardless.

"Meat and Vegetables" * Nutritious * Delicious * Potentially Minimalist, or... * The sky's the limit for Creative Expression Imagine all drool-worthy the "Tailgate Spread" photos there could be. Vegetarians and vegans shouldn't be excluded. Would plant-based "meat" be sufficient to accomplish...

Then apparently the special provision (proposed exception for automakers with sales below 200,000 vehicles) didn't make it through the process to the final bill.