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If the doors turn out to be easily removable someone will probably sell half-doors. I my experience half-doors are better than no doors at all. They improve airflow, keep legs inside the car where legs should be, and generally reduce the perception of danger. With half-doors you get benefits...

Today there are some articles about the video. Jay Leno Just Showed Off a $25,000 Electric Pickup That Breaks All the Usual EV Rules https://www.autoblog.com/news/jay-leno-just-showed-off-a-25000-electric-pickup-that-breaks-all-the-usual-ev-rules Jay Leno Drives the Slate, the $25,000 Truck...

This. Everything is dialed down pretty far on the OG model. • What does a whole front powertrain weigh? • How would it affect energy efficiency / range? • How much extra software, etc. would be necessary? • ??? That's why I was suggesting it would be more likely / appropriate for AWD to appear...

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Anyone interested can decide for themselves.

I don't think AWD will be an option for the Blank Slate 1.0. We'll find out! The main reason I think AWD is being reserved for future offerings, not the first one, is because of what Eric Keipper said in the Rich Rebuilds video when Rich brought up the topic.

👍 I forgot how many people there are who want a longer bed. I'd personally prefer that over four doors. Extended Cab would be cool.

One advantage to going with hand-crank windows is the opportunity to sell high-margin Electric Window Upgrade Kits. If the cost is the same, the hand crank wins.

Well the kits are planned from the beginning so they certainly could be designed properly. There's cause for optimism here. 7 inches is a lot of difference! Wow. It seems reasonable to expect the modest 2" lift / 1" drop will be workable without drama. As mentioned earlier in the thread, you...

This is the way. Yes it would!

Here are some helpful published numbers, including projected figures from Slate, you can crunch to arrive at Payload Capacity. Load Capacity 1433 pounds Extended Option 302 pounds SUV Kit 310 pounds Spare Tire and Carrier ~100 pounds? Average American Adult Male 200 pounds

+1 Accessory Revenues from happy Slate customizers are an important part of The Grand Plan.

Indeed it does. I hadn't seen that. The Rich Rebuilds video included head designer Eric Keipper saying they have "a Slate portfolio of vehicles with additional features that may or may not fit underneath the frunk".

Well said. This is by far the most important aspect of the video. Now 86,000 views 5 hours in...

It will reduce payload capacity. What they're calling "payload capacity" is really load capacity. Load Capacity = GVWR - Curb Weight Anything that adds non-load weight reduces load capacity, including what's in the frunk or the cab (e.g. driver and passenger).

The ambiguity seems deliberate.

How do you know this?

Maybe combine the first two (AWD Option + 4 Door Slate XL) on a longer Slateboard chassis that will accommodate the four doors and a necessarily bigger battery. • Second motor & AWD • Heavier-duty suspension • More weight capacity • More towing capacity • Parts and Accessories sharable with the...

The best mirror option would be mirrors that are adjustable from inside the cab.

See also this article about the article. Head Topics: Slate wants to build more than just a cheap truck If it succeeds, the startup could carve out a niche among buyers who prioritize price and practicality over luxury extras.