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Didn’t they say their app would have vehicle analytics? With no wireless connectivity, I guess that would only happen if you’re physically plugging in your phone. Also, if I have the ability to just start climate control with the key fob (which it seems like it has), I wouldn’t bother with a...

Since we have a newer Hyundai now, there is no fee for their service called BlueLink. Previous model years still pay though, but you’re right. It seems like most charge a fee to use their app features. Ai search: “Electric vehicles that do not charge a fee to use an app for features like remote...

That reminds me, I had a 2010 and 2014 Camaro and OnStar also wanted a subscription for their app as well. Remote start was still free by using the key fob but using your phone was a fee. I just looked up what it is now: “For 2025 and newer GM vehicles, OnStar Basics—including remote commands...

Correct, it doesn’t mirror all of your apps. Just the ones compatible with CarPlay. All the video watching apps aren’t available and stuff that just wouldn’t be sensible to be using in a car. Games, social media, YouTube, etc. It puts everything useful in car friendly positions. Although, I’m...

I often hear/read comments about Slate and Jeff Bezos. “Jeff Bezos is an investor in Slate Auto, an American electric vehicle startup founded in 2022 and based in Troy, Michigan. His involvement is primarily financial—Bezos participated in the company’s $111 million Series A funding round...

Now I’ve gotta start another thread because I’m confused about this too.

lol yes lots of misspellings, missing letters and strange grammar. Good indication of where it’s coming from. It was just the first match in a google search that I could use as an example.

Our current EV does have the option to start the climate control from the key fob. So that should be free. The app is another story so I’ll wait to see what they say. We’ve seen Slates key fob and can see the remote start button on it.

I asked. I had a jeep and they wanted $165 a year for the app. Hyundai wanted $150 a year. New models are free though so I was wondering which route Slate was going.

That is something that I want as well. I’m used to getting into my car and my phone is already connected wirelessly to the radio with CarPlay. I don’t have to take my phone out and put it on a mount and remember to take it again when I get out (I’ve left my phone in the car plenty of times that...

Forgot to add, if there is no screen, like in the Slate, CarPlay won’t be a thing. You’d just use your phone the way you normally would but the audio come through the slates speakers over Bluetooth or aux jack if you’ve added them.

Apple CarPlay is just for iPhones and is almost like mirroring your iPhone onto your cars screen. Instead of using your stock radio user interface it will turn it into a screen that looks like the one I’ve attached here. Showing all the compatible CarPlay apps and integrating with your vehicle...

The photo on the “maker” site confused me a bit showing the key fob inserted into the dash, so I emailed for clarification and wanted to share the answers with everyone. “The Slate truck will feature keyless entry and push-to-start capabilities, so you won't need to insert the key fob into the...

Same one from the top gear video.

Thanks, good to know. You’ve tried various brands? I don’t know if I want to spend the money on an actual head unit when all I really want is wireless CarPlay.

I am hoping it will be available to try at the electrify expo in October (New York). Although I honestly could see myself buying it without a test drive.

I’m going simple too. Like the old S10 I used to have.

Also an option…$60

I was thinking something like this would work. The stand comes off. I could probably find someone to 3D print me a mount once I see what slates phone holder mount looks like.

Years ago, my father and I built an S10 that I loved but eventually sold for a wedding ring. We currently have a Hyundai Kona Electric. I have enjoyed having an EV more than I expected, but at over $40k, it definitely has a lot of features we don’t use. The features we wanted were only included...