For me it’s truck form factor and simplicity. I’m all in on the EV part of it, but if Slate was making the exact same tiny bare bones truck with a 4-cylinder that got 30+ mpg, I’d still make my reservation.
Completely agree. I adjusted the mirrors on my used Tacoma when I got it three years ago and haven’t touched them since. I have a couple of the small convex mirrors also, and they work great. Simplicity is best.
I initially thought I would want the SUV / cargo kit option for a camperish option, but for 5K I think I’ll just go with the open back truck and wait for an aftermarket truck tent option to give a little more sleeping room.
I’ll get a few bits and accent pieces upon receipt of my Slate, but the only option that I need and haven’t seen mentioned anywhere is a sliding rear window. That was the only upgrade I got for my base model Tacoma 10 years ago. (Has crank windows and manual transmission.) it adds a couple of...