That's the same reason I'm so interested in the Slate truck. From high school through college I drove an '01 Ranger, 4 cylinder with a MT. I loved that truck and have missed small pickups ever since. I do need a back seat because I have a little one, but once he gets older my plan is to convert...
I think LFP would make more sense in the lower range model since charging up to 100% doesn't affect longevity as much for LFP and the lower density wouldn't be an issue.