Big 4x4 information from slate

[1yeliab_sufur1]

I asked the question of 4x4

And this is there answer

 

[Dorbiman]

I'm curious if this is something that can be added later for early adopters. It would be really disappointing (and kinda shitty) if it can only be configured that way from the factory

 

[sodamo]

In my ignorance I have no clue what that would involve in an EV, but that would be great.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

I'm curious if this is something that can be added later for early adopters. It would be really disappointing (and kinda shitty) if it can only be configured that way from the factory

yah that would be shitty, but from the glimpses I seen of the front suspension it does have the room for the cv’s like the rear suspension has but it might require us as the end user to loosen some fronk space I bet

 

[GreatLakes]

If things continue as they are (tax credits), you might be better off buying the current blank Slate (RWD), and selling it to upgrade to AWD or 4WD Slate in the future.

Once your '26 hits two years old, it can be sold thru a dealer and get the $4000 used EV credit. Most of your customizations that don't add value can be pulled from the '26 and moved to the '28. (I don't think wraps are reusable? Anything else?)

The magic numbers for a used EV are less than $25K (no credit for over), and $12,900* (minimum amount to get full $4k. Maybe Slate could setup a dealership to facilitate this transaction, and only take a small percentage?

You could also switch to the bigger battery at that point, if desired.

(*) I'm not remembering the exact figure here, maybe 12,870? Don't feel like doing the math again,

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I'm trying to catch up on posts here. Haven't seen anything related to the tax credits. Detroit Free Press had an article a few days ago about the tax credit deletion not fitting with the budget reconciliation process. Basically the rumored deletion of $7500 and $4000 credits can't be passed without 60 votes. So must be dropped from bill.

 

[Letas]

That's good news. I imagine I will be too soon to get the AWD version, and will use my RWD as a long-term tester, speced to the minimum, and if I like it and still feel I need AWD, can upgrade 2-4 years later.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

In my ignorance I have no clue what that would involve in an EV, but that would be great.

For snowier place better traction if you get stuck or for soft off roading

 

[GraySlate]

I'm curious if this is something that can be added later for early adopters. It would be really disappointing (and kinda shitty) if it can only be configured that way from the factory

100% agree. AWD should be an item that can be added, if that can be done in an economically feasible way. Even if it was a $2500 option later, that would be acceptable.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

sorry for removing the post for my reply but from what I know as of maybe a week ago the bbb (big beautiful bill) is currently going through government hell with both sides not agreeing on certain things but we will see what next week brings since they wanted to vote on it I think on July 4 or before ever since Israel vs Iran started that’s all anyone’s been talking about plus the riots so seems the bill has fallen to the way side of public eye as of right now it seemed that’s anyone was talking about 4 weeks ago XD ahhhh I wish I was omniscient some times just to have all the information

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

100% agree. AWD should be an item that can be added, if that can be done in an economically feasible way. Even if it was a $2500 option later, that would be acceptable.

hmmm it depends on how they set it up I bet maybe we would need the bigger battery to maintain range if they go the all wheel drive route but if they have a switch to go from rwd to fwd I think that would be a more economical option, that way you could have the smaller battery and still get your self out of a situation you get stuck in. As for the price I guess it would depend on how much the motor is I bet they could make it affordable by well using the same motor and cv’s that are in the back

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

Also just asked if it would be a upgrade or a separate option we will see if they get back to me on this

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

Ok so answer no answer response from slate on the tow haul option

So curious on what they mean by haul unless they mean in the bed hauling hmmm

 

[sodamo]

For snowier place better traction if you get stuck or for soft off roading

Reading comprehension?
I was referring to how they might add the 4wd hardware to Blank Slate. I have had several 4wd/Awd cars and my last 4 trucks and 2 Wranglers. Oh, all my tractors and Mule also.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

lol then why didn’t you say that 🤣 and I guess they would maybe copy other compact designs for 4x4