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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...

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Losing the $7500 Federal Tax Credit is going to hurt. Grrrr...

If you are at all interested in flat towing the Slate, I suggest you send a message on their web site and letting them know. The more interest shown, the better the odds are they will incorporate the feature. You can send a message at: Slate Contact Page The big issue of course is uncoupling...

That would be the simplest solution . But the memory issue would be huge. Especially for us older folks. 😁

I am looking for a towed to replace my 96 Geo Tracker. The Slate would be perfect.