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Yup, leases are very tough to "backward engineer numbers". RV is set by the bank but MF can be marked up by the dealer. Cap cost is what also played into their "math". I financed all mine using my credit union each time so no surprises at F&I.

No franchised dealers! Hate dealers due to their morals, ethics and business decisions that erodes customers trust. Even dealer service depts are horrendous! PHEV: had to drive thru 2 counties to find a dealer that would not mark up the car. BEV #1: before finalizing the order, had to find a...

ABC Always Be Charging Wife's PHEV with 40 mile range gets plugged in every night to 100% within 90 minutes. My BEV with 240 mile range gets Tesla Supercharged every week and sometimes topped off at home on L2 to 100%.

Yes, using the Tesla app will most likely be the way other non Tesla brands are handled. My current EV is signed up for a monthly $12.99 Tesla driver rate in order to get 25% off the non Tesla rate. I hate having to open the Tesla app, choose the location, then tower number to get the lower...

One question I submitted was not answered on the video; but 6 days later, it was! Slate actually sent an email about my questions on Tesla Supercharging!

I always look with my body, neck and head turned into any lane changes - the old fashioned way. Never trusted the BLIS/BSW system in any of my cars - still have that old habit of turning my head to verify.

I own a Ford EV plus Honda PHEV and at home, the PHEV gets charged every night. As for my BEV, I charge at Tesla Superchargers because it's cheaper than charging at home believe it or not. In So Calif where electricity is pricey ($0.61/kWh), unless I charge my Ford at home on midnight or...

Going from working class to contemporary senior next year and currently drive a Ford EV. Looking forward to switching to the Slate as my driving needs will be dropping a lot as I earn my pilot license and put money towards my dream plane:

Agree, as a commuter vehicle, 150 mile range is fine. I have a base standard range EV w/ 70kW battery I use daily and find that I only need to charge once a week at Tesla Supercharger. Sometimes for weekend trips, I will charge at home. Always believed in charging to 100% which is not truly...

RWD announcement was the winner for me. Can't stand FWD drivetrains these days - they take the fun out of driving...

So it's going to be an NFC communications (inches) range vs bluetooth range (30') to start the car ? Hmmmm

While the Ford Lightning has those abilities, my Ford Mach E does not. I don't know how large the battery capacity compares, but I'd be happy just to charge at Tesla Superchargers.

So today's Q&A presentation said something about keyless entry but requires you to plug the key fob into the car to start it ? Did I hear that correctly ?

Never got my question answered about Tesla Supercharger partnership, plug and charge and how it would work since the vehicle does not connect to the Internet.

My questions: Who and where will service department work be performed ? Will there be any mobile service options ? What is the update on Tesla Supercharger access - will rates be "non Tesla" pricing or will Tesla offer a discounted driver rate for a monthly subscription ?

Lots of modern vehicles have this feature for energy savings, less diode heating and overall life. My BEV has a lot of them from the internal motion sensors, eye tracking IR lights, license plate lights, interior lighting and the parking lights. I don't notice them when I drive because the...

It sure would be nice if Slate can offer pre-orders now before 9/30 and do a binding agreement with us so that we are sure to get one at a later date and claim the $7500 tax credit. But that credit hinges on the battery sourcing and assembly...... Maybe Slate can team up with Ford Lightning EV...

No, as long as there a binding agreement before 9/30 you are good to go. This would apply to custom builds, special orders, or in this case of the Slate, a new model. With a binding agreement (non refundable) taking delivery anytime after the 9/30 deadline and still claim the $7500.

It's very possible - in the past Rivian, Chevy, and Lucid offered an IRS condition of a binding contract that allows you to take delivery at a later date. Here are the snapshots of the IRS 30D for EVs:

Haven't driven highway speeds to find out, next weekend planning on 400 mile road trip that I know so well - will report back. I drive in bumper to bumper traffic daily so no range loss - actually I get better range due to the smoother, regen cruising with the smoother LRR EV tires.