SlatePossible2028
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Last few days, maybe last couple weeks, I've seen many posts comments on here about "oh it will fail just like (insert X electric truck here)" "oh no one will buy it, oh it will never be that price" etc.
Due to this, I want to give some perspective on why I think Slate will do very well - from the standpoint of someone who never planned on having an electric vehicle, and why I think that matters.
For reference, everything I own is a V8. A Ford V8 to be specific, 2 4.6 2Vs and a 289. F150, Grand Marq and Ford Ranchero. Ive owned other vehicles, but that's what I have at the moment and will for the foreseeable future
And yet. I have a Slate pre-ordered. Why?
Because what Slate is allows me to look past the electric part. And I think that applies to ALOT of customers. I say that coming from experience - i have a coworker and my FIL who have pre-ordered these because I showed it to them.
A Slate truck can serve my range needs (i commute 70-80 miles a day). It can serve my light utility needs. It can serve my "fun vehicle needs". It's affordable. It's modular. It looks good. My F150 can handle my serious hauling needs and my Grand Marq can pick up my kiddo if need be. The Slate can do the rest.
I think the thing that puts many people off of EVs in general is to begin with, so many are dressed up crossover egg shaped turds that cost $50k+ and have no feeling of personality or style. The only EV id ever Eyed prior to the Slate was the mid 2010s model S. Everything else was completely "I dont care". My Coworker had similar thoughts. "This is the only EV I've ever been interested in".
I think the Slate truck has an unsuspecting market out there of first time EV buyers. As long as I can get a decent payment, I will have a Slate in my driveway in 2027. I think the combination of Looks, price, and the factors I mentioned will make this a reality for alot of people.
Just some insight. Here's my design.
Due to this, I want to give some perspective on why I think Slate will do very well - from the standpoint of someone who never planned on having an electric vehicle, and why I think that matters.
For reference, everything I own is a V8. A Ford V8 to be specific, 2 4.6 2Vs and a 289. F150, Grand Marq and Ford Ranchero. Ive owned other vehicles, but that's what I have at the moment and will for the foreseeable future
And yet. I have a Slate pre-ordered. Why?
Because what Slate is allows me to look past the electric part. And I think that applies to ALOT of customers. I say that coming from experience - i have a coworker and my FIL who have pre-ordered these because I showed it to them.
A Slate truck can serve my range needs (i commute 70-80 miles a day). It can serve my light utility needs. It can serve my "fun vehicle needs". It's affordable. It's modular. It looks good. My F150 can handle my serious hauling needs and my Grand Marq can pick up my kiddo if need be. The Slate can do the rest.
I think the thing that puts many people off of EVs in general is to begin with, so many are dressed up crossover egg shaped turds that cost $50k+ and have no feeling of personality or style. The only EV id ever Eyed prior to the Slate was the mid 2010s model S. Everything else was completely "I dont care". My Coworker had similar thoughts. "This is the only EV I've ever been interested in".
I think the Slate truck has an unsuspecting market out there of first time EV buyers. As long as I can get a decent payment, I will have a Slate in my driveway in 2027. I think the combination of Looks, price, and the factors I mentioned will make this a reality for alot of people.
Just some insight. Here's my design.
