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Not everyone is getting the same thing out of the Slate, and what you're here for depends on what you compare against. Some people might be here because its cheap and electric, which is where the bolt could come in, some people might be here because its a smaller cheap truck, which is where the...

I agree, I have stopped paying attention to the Slate YouTube channel entirely. I imagine a part of it too is them not wanting to risk their prototypes.

To an extent yes, but a 3 dollar bar of candy is different than a 40k vehicle. I personally think that, while there has been amazing strides in self driving tech, I still don't see it being mainstream in the next 10 years.

I feel like one thing to point out here is that BEV's still face a lot of backlash even with how much they have improved. I imagine self driving cars will face a similar thing but more so.

Fair enough, I just figured it would most likely all follow the same rules considering all of it falls on the same spot on the vehicle but that is entirely my own interpretation there. It was also my understanding that tow packages, atleast ones that up towing capacity, are done by the factory...

One of the things I found when looking was this qoute from the NHTSA's website where you can browse their interpretations of legislation. Like I've said before, I'm no expert in any of this and I don't know the date on said interpretation, so maybe it's out of date. It makes me think that Slate...

I can't argue any of the specifics of course, considering we don't know much of them. But my very limited guess is that it's either braking power or thermal management holding them back. I don't get the sense from seeing the vehicle that its a structural thing but I'm certainly not an engineer...

Adding the topic of a kit for Slate to add which would increase the towing capscity. I feel like this discussion would make more sense here. Anyway, from my perspective, the SUV kit is very much a different thing. From what I am reading, the NHTSA does not permit a manufacturer to change...

I agree. I made a poll that can also accommodate the topic drift about towing capacity as to not clutter this topic anymore.

I would disagree with this as a general statement on the basis of, even in SUV form, the Slate has advantages over the Kona, mainly including less technology and presumably being more repair friendly. However, from purely a bang for the buck perspective, I would say a good deal on a Kona would...

Slate has said they are aiming for a towing capacity of 1k pounds.

I'm assuming the SUV kit doesn't involve the owner of the vehicle messing with the safety compliance certification sticker. From what I can tell, the FMVSS does not apply to motor vehicles once they are sold for purposes of resale (meaning once they are in dealers or owners hands) however it...

Right, but that needs to be a factory installed option as far as I'm aware. I don't think the owner of a vehicle has any legal avenue to change the towing capacity listed. Which means that if any extra equipment is needed, it is highly unlikely to happen given Slates factory plans.

I was specifically thinking about aftermarket options but even if Slate did it, I don't know what regulations exist around doing something like a DIY kit that changes the manufacturer specified towing capacity. If it could be done, that would indeed be a great accessory.

As far as I understand it, atleast in the states, there isn't really a way to legally certify your vehicle with a higher than factory stated tow rating. So, none of that would help from a legal standpoint and if you don't care about that, then you already assume it's more capable then is being...

I'm going to guess you'll want your deposit back.

I think at this point, the R in Ford can stand for recall.

For instance, here's two of my other configs that don't quite follow. 2025 Slate Truck Share Code: AZJ46D Build Highlights Body Style Pickup Exterior Pickup Roof Rack, Rear Bumper Upgrade, Spare Tire Carrier (Bumper Upgrade Version), Front Bumper Upgrade, Fender...

It's clearly missing context as all AI are, considering the (newer model year) doesn't apply here I don't think. Maybe there's a method to it but I always assumed its random. I will say, there is still more codes out there that don't fit this or at least, not the first letter.

I do miss the old two tone pickups.