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If your significant other can't drive a manual then it might be a plus getting the Slate since then you've got another driver for that vehicle. That's about the only plus I can see though. I say keep the Tacoma. Plus, if your SUV is in the shop how would you haul the kiddos around? I just don't...

I think your thoughts were well put but I still disagree with this section. I would argue that it's more false than overstated because charging daily to 100% for LFP requires more nuance. If you're going from 50% to 100% daily in an LFP car than the latest research points out that is less of a...

As someone who likely wasn't gonna buy anyway: only sorta disappointed. Really overall it looks like what I expected. It's still a really cool truck at a great price that's easily repairable that cuts out the dealer model. The vehicle parts of the Slate truck are great. Except for maybe...

On its own? 0 miles. Since it doesn't say how it would connect to the truck and would most likely need some sort of additional accessory. That accessory might be a portable battery that you can buy too on Slate's site. But if you could actually use the 300W of power made via solar (peak...

No. That's just a battery you can buy. I haven't looked it at it but I'd guess it has 2-3 KWh of usable battery. In comparison, the truck has a 65 63 KWh battery that, if it were equipped with a V2L feature, you could use.

I keep seeing this advice thrown around here and I think it deserves more context. Especially for people new to EVs. (Sorry to pick on your post though, EV Trek). For EVs sold today there is nothing wrong with charging your EV up to 100% every day if you drive everyday. Plenty of people do this...

Yeah, no more extended battery.

Only offering one size of battery now (~200 miles of range). I think that's plenty having owned an EV but kindof a tough sell when they were originally offering 240 miles for the high end. Increased payload/hauling is great to see. Edit - Dang. Really bummed that there's no vehicle to load...

Honestly as a fellow DIY homeowner a tonneau cover is about the only thing I'd say is a must. I like roll up options for their low cost. It's for keeping snow, leaves, and pollen out of the bed so you don't have to clean it out before hauling. If you plan to get something from getting stolen...

My wife's EV6 has an adapter that connects to the charge port that provides a 16 amp, 120V outlet. Slate could provide something like this as well if there aren't any 120V outlets built-in anywhere. Agree it's awesome though. My truck and my wife's EV6 double as silent electricity generators...

I think you've got some reasonable concerns. My wife and I were both early adopters with our Kia EV6 and F150 lightning respectively. It's been smooth sailing for us (knock on wood 🪵), but I would have thought twice about either vehicle if it were our sole ride. And that's from manufacturers...

Definitely (especially if you're already thinking about using a gas vehicle for this). But I'll add that turning on the EV in the garage to run the fridge is waaaaaay better than going out in the elements to start a generator. Maybe @Mad Mac could consider a power wall? Doesn't have to be made...

That is going to happen regardless.

This is certainly one of those areas where I think slate would do well to advertise a "amenity" edition of their slate where you get all of the modern amenities one would enjoy on any new car. Radio, power windows, built in speakers, color wrap, etc. Sure it'll drive up the price but that's...

Do we know at this point if the rear seats fold down flush with the bed? Or is that still TBD?

You can tally me in the latter group. I wouldn't have any interest if it weren't an EV.

Hope you're wrong on the max power of the inverter. 500 watts is paltry. I think I have one that can do 1000 watts off a lead acid battery and it was only like $50 at the time.

For me it's competing against my current F150 Lightning, a desire to learn how to tow a camper, and cart my infant son around. My wife's EV6 can technically tow 2300 pounds if memory serves which is a pretty decent size camper. And my son is gonna grow out of his car seat eventually. So if...

Can the internet just collectively decide already that this is impossible for a lot of things nowadays (and especially for EVs) as the last couple pages of this thread have shown? The EV tax credit's existence is inherently political and it's an important part of the discussion when politicians...

If the Lightning I own never existed I'd probably opt for the Telo over a Slate since I kinda need the rear seating (I've got a 5 month old), and I want the bed. Plus I love the midgate. Agree that the Slate looks better though. If Slate ever releases a bench seat, or when the kiddo is on their...