Bloomberg Interview with Chris Barman at BNEF SF 1/26-1/27

[fuzzyweis]

Saw this on linked in, hadn't seen it here, think most of it has been covered but interesting that Chris's first 'car' was an '84 Ford Ranger! Makes sense!

 

[AZFox]

Some interesting stuff in there.
Thanks for posting!

"the design's been locked in"

"we're nearing the end of our Series C"

 

[Susan]

Some interesting stuff in there.
Thanks for posting!

"the design's been locked in"

"we're nearing the end of our Series C"

Other interesting bits:

They have orders from Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Hey sodamo!

And also: "to date we've had 9.3 million different configurations created on the Slate Maker."

I did three of them, that was enough. I wonder how many people have done them and how many, and how interested they are?

That was new info, I think.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

And also: "to date we've had 9.3 million different configurations created on the Slate Maker."

I did three of them, that was enough. I wonder how many people have done them and how many, and how interested they are?

That was new info, I think.

Market research!

 

[AKrietzer]

I've done 15 different variations on the slate maker. 😂

 

[fuzzyweis]

Other interesting bits:

They have orders from Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Hey sodamo!

And also: "to date we've had 9.3 million different configurations created on the Slate Maker."

I did three of them, that was enough. I wonder how many people have done them and how many, and how interested they are?

That was new info, I think.

I wonder how many of those variations are just different slatelets on the dash lol.

As great as the maker is I do wish they had more options but priorities, they probably should start building the trucks

-Jim

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

I do wish they would update the website so its not so janky XD its better then before but still a little jank

 

[cadblu]

I wonder how many of those variations are just different slatelets on the dash lol.

As great as the maker is I do wish they had more options but priorities, they probably should start building the trucks

-Jim

And here's a new Slatelet to add to the collection ...

 

[cadblu]

Market research!

Agree, and at some point, the Slate team acknowledged that they could determine which are the most common accessories in demand. That is, if the maker is a realistic indicator of customer demand.

Still waiting for Slate to 'price up' the versions we have created in the garage. They can add it under the Summary page.

Prediction - It will be a sobering experience when Slate accessory pricing goes live. Better sit down on this one, as we look at what we've 'created. '

After the reveal, the next sound you will hear is the keyboard clicking the delete button.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

After the reveal, the next sound you will hear is the keyboard clicking the delete button.

Or the Reserve button!!

 

[KevinRS]

Or the Reserve button!!

I think the idea was delete on accessories. I'm sure a significant number of builds in it are ones where people just added everything.

 

[ScooterAsheville]

>> After the reveal, the next sound you will hear is the keyboard clicking the delete button.

I actually did that this morning. Not because I hate the Slate or anything. I'm a fan. I just realized I'm not in a rush to buy one. If Slate has a delivery waiting list, that's fine with me. I have a rock solid Maverick in my driveway , and it's a great vehicle. I can chill and vicariously live the Slate's early days through all you adventurous types. Looking forward to all the early owner reviews here.

 

[KevinRS]

Whatever happens, I wouldn't cancel my reservation unless I really needed the $50 back right now, or was fearing Slate was about to declare bankruptcy and wouldn't be able to refund them. Even if my current car broke down right now, and I had to get something else, I'd hang onto the reservation in case something else changed, and another vehicle was needed when my chance for conversion came up.

 

[sodamo]

Agree, and at some point, the Slate team acknowledged that they could determine which are the most common accessories in demand. That is, if the maker is a realistic indicator of customer demand.

Still waiting for Slate to 'price up' the versions we have created in the garage. They can add it under the Summary page.

Prediction - It will be a sobering experience when Slate accessory pricing goes live. Better sit down on this one, as we look at what we've 'created. '

After the reveal, the next sound you will hear is the keyboard clicking the delete button.

Price of most of the accessories will be a kicker, would like to see the big ones (extended battery, toppers) be reasonable and possibly make it up on the one more attractive to future addons.