Seems to me we have had plastic/fiberglass cars without issues
Chevy Corvette (Fiberglass)
And the Chevy Lumina APV (all plastic vehicle) i drove one for several years
That they did which shows the window opens independent of the tail gate
And that's one neat trick sealing the window to the tailgate when that's done
Guaranteed leak in the rain/car wash.
I used to have a car (only new car I ever bought) Every week I took a shower as it went through the...
Some things to consider
Modern cars are more and more electronic with big (I've seen smaller televisions)dash displays (Owned smaller televisions in fact) But what do I get.
Well mostly the radio info. A one or two line textual display works well there no need for a 12"color screen. Oh and...
Nearly every city has multiple shops that can do that after sales.
So Slate has options. ONE increase the price so they can stock and pay property tax on all the different things they need to have...
Contract with a local auto-paint place to re-paint before delivery and of course you pay more...
I would go with optional bigger battery
The body options already listed (Square SUV for me)
Improved Audio system (Basic or "Delux" (Higher grade system)
(AM/FM should be standard but you can optionally (I do not want) add sattelite and /or internet)
Android/IOS connect on the audio
NAV (note...
Lead acid do not generally have a BMS. just a regulator that' s part of the alternator
Advanced chemistry batteries like the LiFePO4 behind me have a BMS this controls the charging. helps with balance of cells in theory prevents charging if too hot or cold and assorted other charge related...