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I am pretty sure the Slate rear motor is a single integrated drive unit. Most EV's have gone that route since a motor on each wheel is "sprung weight" and not ideal.

I agree, personally I don't think it would be worth the engineering cost and adds unnecessary complexity and points of failure. I just want to flat tow a slate behind my MH and have some way of braking assistance for the towed.

My Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL has a mechanical decoupler in its front motor. Munro Associates did a tear-down of the motor and explains how it works in the YouTube video below. They estimated the cost to add the decoupler was about $100.

Flat-towing capability is the critical feature in my buying decision. 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer owner.

My 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD has a front motor that uncouples when not needed. A rear wheel drive motor on the Slate could also have an uncoupling feature. This video from Munro Associates explains the mechanism that is used for uncoupling. They estimated it cost about $100 to add to the motor.

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I agree, when it was time to replace my Tacoma, I hated the new Tacoma giant black maw front end. Went with a Chevy Colorado, no regrets. I'm hoping the Slate will replace the Colorado, but it needs flat-towing capability.

Its a fine balancing act Slate Auto has to walk. With production over a year away, they don't won't to lose interest momentum too early. But at the same time they need to build awareness ahead of releasing it. Vaporware can really kill a business.

Since I am eyeing the Slate as a second vehicle (after Hyundai I5) and would also like to flat-tow it behind our motorhome. I would like more information on any work being done to make the Slate towable.

My experience exactly. I wanted an ICF house but no contractor had a clue what they even were. So we built it ourselves. I'd do it again in a minute.

Sounds like an external speaker and amp would work for you to entertain other folks when stuck in traffic. :D

I live in Rural NE Oregon. Extended range works better for me. An 60-90 round-trip drive to larger cities is a pretty regular occurance.

I found this article from 2023. A german company came out with a decoupler mechanism that can be added to a traction motor. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1140401_disconnecting-drive-motors-can-boost-ev-range-9-supplier-claims

Interesting idea. But what an engineering challenge to implement. You got me to thinking about the drive/motor disengagement issue when flat towing. My Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD doesn't use the front motor most of the time in ECO mode. So how do they keep it from regen and/or creating drag when...

Tariff? Tariffs are paid by the buyer. The EV tax credit was a subsidy if anything.

I don't blame you. The current administration is determined to set back the US making any progress. Big win for China.

I haven't seen stake pockets for years.

Agree, today's teenagers don't know the advantages of a bench seat.

Any pickup needs cargo tie-downs in the bed. I was watching Jay Leno's Garage segment on the Telo mini-truck. One feature they are putting on the Telo is e-track. e-track is a strip of metal with attach points every inch or so. There are multiple possible attachments to the e-track, straps...