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I know they said on a recent video that the metal parts will be stamped off-site and shipped in.

I would not because I would still be using my 2027 Slate. I keep vehicles for at least 10 years.

Understand, the marginal cost of software is practically zero, even if a server is involved. It's the development of the software that's the huge money sink, and development is where Slate is at right now. Your son is not paying money for that service, but it means that the vehicle has cellular...

"I'm so happy someone is coming out with cheep basic transpiration! But I want them to come out the gate with these advanced features included!" Seems to be a real theme. I develop iOS applications. I've been involved in developing over 30 apps, most of them for startups. AI assistance is...

They may still be in price negotiations and just don't want to tip their hand...

Re: Towing, here's what I got: I see that the Slate has a 1000 lb towing capacity, but I don't see a tow hitch as an option. I have a boat (600lbs for both boat and trailer) that I will want to tow... Will a tow hitch be offered as an option or will I have to get that through a third...

Hopefully, if the part in question involves a swap out (bumpers, and wheels, for example) the cost will be less since you are effectively selling the stock parts back to them.

I got confirmation from Slate a while back that a hitch will be an available option... With only a 1000# towing capacity, I highly doubt they will accommodate trailer breaks, and I expect a 4 pin connector.

I suspect they will sell the truck for more than their marginal cost, otherwise they can't expect to recoup their expenses, but I think they will be going for volume of sales rather than high profit margin. Someone up thread guessed 30% profit margin and that may very well be what the big auto...

I'm not in your camp, but I do agree with you that anybody who wants an SUV out the door will likely not get a Slate. I also think the cost will be too close to existing EV-SUVs that have four doors for it to make sense. If that's you, then I wish you well, but you would likely be better off...

I want upgraded lights and fog lights. According to the builder, in order to get the fog lights, I have to get the front bumper upgrade, so I might as well get the rear bumper upgrade. Also a trailer hitch; it's not in the builder, but Slate assured me that it will be an available option. I want...

But can it tow anything without voiding the warranty? For previous versions, Nissan clearly said "no". I have a 600# trailer I need to tow.

For my use-case... I will be putting maybe 100 miles a month of the truck with the longest single trip being 30 miles round trip towing 600#. (Except for once per year I have to do 80 miles without the trailer.) At that rate, I'm pretty sure level one will be fine. I always know at least a...

What about bluetooth speakers in the doors? That way you don't need to add any wires. (power is already going into the door to control the locks.) Can you tell I'm not too interested in speakers? A bluetooth speaker hanging from the dash and connected to my phone is all I need.

Especially since the story I heard about this one is that there is only a single source for the manual window mechanism, almost nobody makes them anymore. It's also my understanding that they wanted to go with drum breaks but they couldn't find a source at all for them.

Oh I heartedly agree, that's why I said above "pickup with a topper" was the appropriate description and not "two seat SUV".

I think you guys are forgetting something. A pickup truck has not just a window, but an entire wall behind the seats that adds structural support to the vehicle. Sure, maybe they move the entire back wall to the back on the SUV, (but then what do you do with the tail gate?) but removing that...

I presume one would have to go to the factory to get this test drive?