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In nearly every post from @atreis he mentions his need to flat-tow a vehicle behind is RV. He has stated he hopes Slate addresses his need to flat-tow. You can read on most car forums that flat-towing modern vehicles that have computer-controlled drivetrains is difficult. You can read...

Lol. Let's review... In this thread I suggested that if one were to spend the extra $8,500 to covert the Slate Truck to a Slate SUV, it puts the price in the range of numerous small SUV (class size) in the $34,000 price range, both EV and ICEV. atreis decided to argue the point that the Slate...

When one chooses to convert a Slate Pickup into an SUV with the $5,000 (as quoted by the CEO of Slate) then the vehicle becomes an SUV. The owner on purpose switched it to an SUV from a pickup truck. Being able to switch it back is immaterial to the discussion. If you don't think the majority...

Both. Lol.

This thread has now got me thinking about Randy Quaid and the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation movie. :CWL:

Please pay attention to the subject matter. The subject I was discussing was when a buyer decides to purchase the $5,000 SUV package and the 84 kWh battery ($3,500 increase - estimated), which changes the Slate Truck to a $34K SUV with 240 miles of range, THEN the Slate IS comparable to a $34K...

I'm a diehard DIY'er too as you are. But when it comes to EV drivetrain issues my position is (vs. an ICEV DIY'er veteran) access to repair information and facilities, tools, and test/diagnosis equipment and technical training to effectively repair the motor-drive unit or the high voltage...

I think I have it correct. $5,000. The $3,500 price increase is my calculation for the 30kWh size increase based on a Goldman Sachs estimate of about $80/kWh (before profit) for EV batteries in 2026. Add those numbers up, even at a MSRP of $25,000 ("mid twenties") the big battery Slate SUV is...

I think making the topic public is simply an indication where Slate is on battery cost relative to the sunseting of the $7,500 consumer tax credit. Slate was heavily relying on the tax credit to achieve its retail price of "under $20,000" for a bare-bones, single-color-choice, low-content...

No.

I'm sorry, but people want manual rollup windows and autonomous driving capability? Really?

My Bronco is black, so black wheels kind of goes with the theme. The black wheels look okay with the black body and dark gray MIC top. But in general, like you, I'm not a big fan of black wheels.

Possibly, but then why make it public. It makes no sense and is a lose-lose situation. The way I see it there really is no negotiation leverage on Slate's part because of the tight schedule and production tooling is set (or should be set). If SK On says pound sand on a price reduction, sit...

It was both sarcastic and intended to be humorous. You and I are on the same page. Perhaps we both understand the mathematical construct of mean time between failure. We are 11 months from full rate production according to Slate's schedule. Yet, just weeks ago published is the CEO discussing...

Yeah, me too. I have the 17" steelies on my Bronco Black Diamond, but they are black. I've been debating whether to paint them silver like the Base Bronco color, but hesitant because of resale value.

Is that the Maverick wheel option? ;)

Hence why legacy manufacturer's EV cost more at MSRP. There is a dealership network behind the product for service, parts inventory, and lot space to store cars for the consumer to view and test drive. But people want to buy a car over the internet like they do underwear.

I'm not sure why this is such a concern. Because an EV has so many less moving parts and is so simple in operation, it will never break. We already went over this.

I was thinking Pep Boys, since, well, the demise of the Elio...

I've never had an issue with snow buildup on any of the automobiles I've owned with recessed glass headlights, that used incandescent 55/60W bulbs, both round and rectangular. That includes four years of winters in Pittsburgh, PA and many winter trips to New England in late December/early...