Actively considering cancelling reservation.

[Bayfire2441]

I feel like its good for Slate to know why people cancel even if they can't do much about the expired credit. I don't see myself canceling until we see a final product out and in reviewers hands. The price is nice but I'm mainly here for a new, repairable EV. Having a newer Hyundai and knowing their reputation going into it, the 2.5L Theta III has served me well so far. It's all the extras that have failed me. Like no way to turn off the cargo light, or the motor dying in the locking gas cap leaving me unable to get gas. Or the manual having the wrong location for the battery and telling one to go to the dealership for everything.

 

[Luxrage]

^ This exactly, Slate's taking a big gamble de-contenting the truck the way it is, and I think it's good to see what does and does not attract people to it. Especially in the EV market where up until now most modern EVs are loaded with tech and features and some buyers expect that. Slate needs to know what is the make or break for potential customers.

I could see down the line discount packages for certain bundles of add-ons that they would just send in one group.

Now I certainly don't care about blind spot monitoring, but the 30+ year old power mirrors in my car still work just fine and wouldn't be a turn-off if they were cheap enough. Actually the only things I've ever had go wrong with any power mirrors is the glass straight up falling off and the power folding mirrors fail (both issues on opposite side mirrors of the same Volkswagen).

 

[cadblu]

Actually the only things I've ever had go wrong with any power mirrors is the glass straight up falling off and the power folding mirrors fail (both issues on opposite side mirrors of the same Volkswagen).

Yes, and in cold, snowy climates, the power folding mirrors do not like ice. The northeast is getting a fresh dose of snow today, and the good news is I'm staying off the roads. Not looking forward to seeing the actuator struggle when it tries to unfold the mirror tomorrow. I forgot to disable that feature before the snowstorm...

 

[sodamo]

I think it would be very informative to see an accurate list of why people are considering cancelling. Maybe even a poll that shows reason and number.

my memory, no particular order:
loss of $7500 incentive, price unknown
can get more goodies in small ICE (non truck)
can get low cost non truck used EV or something like a new Leaf
can get comparable cost ICE truck, (better towing)
can buy a used EV truck at acceptable price (but not small)
range concern, both natural and temp related
no, AWD, bench seat, choice of paint color not wrap, any number of wish items not offered in original announcement.
extended battery (other accessories) will cost too much- still unknown

from my aging memory, I suspect many have little to do with known facts when reserving.

Personally, I reserved a low cost, small, EV, Truck. As long at it meets that criterial and delivery is in reasonable time frame, I’m getting it. Likely I’ll incur additional $2500 for delivery, if the non seat, rollbar topper is too pricey then it’s third party. A bit better range would be nice, but I can adjust. There is no new economical, small, EV truck on the market currently or in foreseeable future. I don’t need nor want another ICE truck. The alternative to my current Tundra was another Ridgeline, but Dealer blew it. I don’t want a non Truck EV,. I don’t want a full sized used EV truck. Only Slate matches my criteria.
Build it, deliver it, I’ll enjoy it.

 

[KevinRS]

For me it's:
1. low cost
2. EV
3. Truck
4. Small, partly because large would likely kill the low cost, and cost more to charge.
If I have to, I'll shop a used EV, there is still an incentive here for those, but I'd like to have a truck bed so I could do things like bring home some lumber for a project on a whim without having to pay for delivery or rent a truck.