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Correct, not used on an EVSE. I didn't even connect mine when I originally installed a 14-50 in my garage. I just labeled the receptacle "for EV charging only." And +1 on the power supply. This is nice because you can also take 208v which is commonly found on commercial EVSEs that are backed...

How dry I am!

Yes, but MB only has 14-50 and 5-15 plugs. I do see GM has 14-30 and TT-30 adapters, but they're missing a few others. 6-15 is especially nice since you can rewire a 5-15 (on its own circuit, or replace all receptacles with 6-15s) to get 240v. That's good for almost 3kw which doubles your...

It probably plugs into a 14-50. That's one of the most common plugs for mobile EVSEs. You'll need a separate hardwired EVSE for 48A/240v 11kw charging. Nobody really makes modular EVSEs with interchangeable plugs other than Tesla. Slate might let you swap out the 14-50 for a 5-15, but that's...

The Slate definitely has a more appealing look IMO, but they are surely trading aero for that "friendly brick" style. I'd be interested to see what the cD, frontal area, and total drag are for these trucks. The Slate likely claws back the total drag crown by having a smaller frontal area even...

It's because people on Facebook are lazy. Like posting 2 lousy pictures of a car for sale with trash in the interior and a one sentence description. A lot of people who say "is this still available?" never follow up even if you reply "yes, are you interested?" I miss Craigslist. Now what was...

I think they'd need to stretch the R2 chassis to allow for a slightly larger bed. With the R2 as-is, it'd only have a 3 foot bed which would never fly in the pickup world. Stretching the chassis 18 inches is possible by extending the frame rails and wiring to make the wheelbase longer and get...

Most engines go through a short break in period to seat the piston rings against the cylinders. Since there aren't any of those in an EV, you don't really need to break anything in. I guess you could overheat the mesh in the gear reduction by driving at high speed for extended periods of time...

Not anytime soon. They never mention it unless it's to discourage people from asking about it. It's not on their published roadmap. They don't even refer to the R2 as the R2S. The only indication that they're going to do an R2T is the trademark renewal back in October.

Indeed, Rivian will be losing me as a customer since they're not making an R2T. I am tired of driving a large vehicle. It's kind of hard to abuse an EV drivetrain so used options are pretty good. I bought both of my Teslas used at 3-4 years old. Faster EVs can be pretty hard on half shafts...

You may need to expand your search radius. The cheapest one near me is $33k, but this one is under $30k without a pile of miles: https://www.cargurus.com/details/433309366?resultSetId=ee62f457-2846-4ce6-8acd-f675d11a2897 You can also get into an XLT for around $30k with slightly more mileage...

I don't know why manufacturers even build new cars anymore. They should switch to building used cars.

For sure, there are a lot of EV loyalists who will just pick up another EV. I am probably one of them. But there are some who tried it and will go back to hybrid or PHEV for a number of reasons: 1. No more credit. People took advantage of the $7500 incentive and it dropped the entry point on...

Lightnings are already sub-$30k depending on the trim. R1Ts can be found sub $40k now. I expect them to get pretty close to $30k by the end of the year when leases start to flood the market, though there might be some resistance with the earlier trucks. They are all quad motor which tend to...

I picked the city MPG to better compare against the base Slate truck which is likely to be primarily used in the city/suburban environment. A lot of people report getting better than the EPA estimate in the city on the hybrid Maverick. Some people get upper 40s to even 50, but I think those...

Just gas, since the topic was whether gas prices would push people towards the Slate. Maintenance differences haven't changed.

Depends on what you're cross shopping and the cost of gas/electric where you live. The Maverick hybrid is a pretty good comparison since it's already good on fuel and it's the closest size to the Slate. Using its real world city mpg of 44 and 2.85mi/kwh on the Slate, here are some numbers...

Yeah, why does anyone buy a new car when you can buy a used one for the same price?

This would be the smallest bed in the history of mankind. Kei trucks have bigger beds. The H2T had a pretty tiny bed at only 3.5 feet: and the Baja had a 41.5" that was even less useful due to the uprights: I can't think of any good reason to buy a Slate if you want rear passengers and a...