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    Still Leary of getting my Slate

    After reading more about Ford’s planned ~$30K midsize EV pickup, (due in 2027) I’m having more doubts about buying a first-gen Slate. I like Slate’s mission, but if Ford delivers a four-door truck with more features at a similar price, it feels like the better fit for my needs. I’m not a big...
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    I think I am “over The Slate”

    The more threads I read and the more I think about it, the more I feel I’m over the Slate. I really wanted an EV before I leave this world. It seemed like it could be a great second vehicle and a practical everyday car for local driving. But I live in rural upstate New York, with cold winters...
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    Miles per battery charge

    Besides the much higher real-world price than the original pitch, I’m starting to question how practical the Slate will be for a lot of people—especially folks like me. Between the end of the $7,500 EV rebate, the $5,000 SUV kit, the unknown cost of the larger-range battery (plus whatever other...
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    Blind Spot Warning

    Driving vehicles with Blind Spot Warning system, to me, is a major safety feature. I know how to drive, but this safety system has become a real advantage and a “must” for me. Safety is paramount. I hope Slate decides to build this “system” in, or, at least offer this as an option. I feel so...
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