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I question the cannot. There is no sheet metal there and that panel is also screwed on from what I've seen. Im hoping it can be made into a removable panel also. I didn't see an overhead light there either.

Yeah, I wasn't entirely sure to what extent it's going to be open air. I like that. I wonder if the fastback will be the same.

I'm gonna say yes. Tell me it isn't fun?

I notice the top has the quick release locks to remove the roof panel? I was wondering if that was going to be a thing. Anything else you notice?

Gonna get off the soap box on this one. In summary I find the 1k tow rating too small for most real world applications, especially since the Slate is in the small truck category. Numerous other people in here have stated they would like to pull over 1k, including OP. Numerous people have stated...

Yes, because the new standards dont justify the cost to certify a towing capacity. I guess I need to just start thinking of my slate in terms of a compact/sub compact EV car, not small truck 😉.

Yes, no qualms about the bed capacity, and that is an option. I think slate did good with the capacity there. I could get out the ramps and load it that way when need be. Or my motorcycle for that matter. I was also thinking about designing a sliding single place jetski rack to load and unload...

What boat/trailer combo is only 600lbs? No... a Tesla model 3 is $39k and can tow more. I get that its a take it or leave it type of scenario. I'm not primarily using my slate to haul anything, so im getting it regardless. I'm just illustrating that it is an interesting choice (some would...

As a vehicle with 4 wheels.. 1,000lbs is woefully inadequate, and I wouldn't say that is a controversial opinion. The lowest towing capacity of any "truck" on the market is the Santa Cruz at 1,650lbs. A Tesla model 3 base can tow 1,650 lbs. So, it is very weak among vehicles, not just trucks...

A lightweight utility trailer is around 500lbs. My wheelhorse garden tractor is 645lbs. Technically speaking, I cant pull it. I wish Slate would've gotten better feedback in the research phases of this project.

That's good to know, I didnt think an all aluminum utility trailer would be 1,000lbs. With that info, that payload in the truck is reassuring with 1,000lbs being towed. Should be a great stress test. However, the ability to only tow an empty trailer is illustrative of how undersized the stated...

I was really close to making an AI rendition of such a thing lol.

Yeah, I noticed that too. Could be just simulating a trailer being used for drag purposes. But it would've been a better real world test in my opinion if the weight was in the trailer. Towing testing is still somewhat left to the manufacturers discretion. This test seems like it is mostly meant...

I would suggest rewatching the Slate youtube video "How a slate beats the heat". In that video what you are seeing is slate actually performing validation per SAE J2807. You can see the truck performing the Davis Dam test. In the video, you can see the bed loaded down with a payload simulating...

You could try getting an aluminum trailer, if you dont already. If you keep the GCWR within range and watch the tongue weight I wouldn't hesitate to pull it for short trips to the lake.

I never take a vehicle to a mechanic and do all of the work myself. One of the big upsides to the Slate is how minimal I believe the maintenance/ repairs to be. I personally only expect brakes to go in a couple of years, and to have to do some suspension work someday. I dont anticipate that...

I am interested in the same thing, I hope a supplier gets on it.

That seems like a low conversion rate. I would think 50% or higher. If Slate comes in under $25k for the base model I would think we see that number on the higher side. Tesla and others have converted at a 70% rate when I looked it up. I think ultimately fleet will be big, I question that...

What movie :)

I googled just "Slate Auto". For giggles I tried other brands followed by auto and didnt get the same thing.