Confirmed: 4x4 all-wheel drive AWD planned for future Slate version!

[Duke Slater]

I wouldn’t go AWD on a Slate. That would probably be about $32K and get about 120 miles of range, unless they did a bigger battery easily pushing that to $35K. Now we’re nowhere near that magical $20K price.

 

[sodamo]

I wouldn’t go AWD on a Slate. That would probably be about $32K and get about 120 miles of range, unless they did a bigger battery easily pushing that to $35K. Now we’re nowhere near that magical $20K price.

I’m gonna agree for the most part.
i can go with the smaller battery, just means I won’t make a certain few trips during the year.
I can go without 4WD. I can choose not to drive where it might be required or even nice.
But if I did want those capabilities I should expect they will cost extra, just like my crewcab, 4wd, Hybrid cost me extra in Tundra. I could have gotten a truck without and saved money. Choices cost money.
I’m fortunate in that my Slate will not be my only vehicle, therefore it doesn’t need to do all things, so I can adjust my expectations accordingly.
Of course there are some with different needs. If tey need a fully tricked out truck that serves them a beverage at a stoplight fine, but they have to be realistic and pay for it and complain their $35k truck isn’t available for the basic $20k just as my 1794 wasn’t priced as a basic SR5.

 

[AZFox]

And on the dark side, the passes sit in R1 from approximately 30 minutes after the first snowfall in November, until a week after the last in May. Usually about a week gap in January/February when there’s a drought 😂.

I thought they were going to call chain control last weekend!

California Chain Control! 😧 Who knew there was such a thing.

After giving it some thought when the Performance In Snow Thread was active I concluded, at least for myself, that the RWD Slate, when equipped with appropriate tires and a lift especially, will handle snow like a boss... assuming Slate designs and implements Traction Control that works the way Traction Control should.

Do some research when you select a tire because some tires perform far better in snow than others. Make sure your tires are 3PMSF Certified so you can show the Chain Scrutinizers the Official Logos. 👮‍♂️

Apparently Toyo AT3 and BFG K03 are good choices for snow, Falken AT4W maybe not so much.

235/75's (30.9"x9.3") are an ideal size. They're about the same diameter as the optional tire shown by Slate's configurator, but they're lighter and, importantly, narrower so they can advantageously pizza-cut through snow. Follow the link for size-comparison screenshots.

 

[Letas]

California Chain Control! 😧 Who knew there was such a thing.

After giving it some thought when the Performance In Snow Thread was active I concluded, at least for myself, that the RWD Slate, when equipped with appropriate tires and a lift especially, will handle snow like a boss... assuming Slate designs and implements Traction Control that works the way Traction Control should.

Do some research when you select a tire because some tires perform far better in snow than others. Make sure your tires are 3PMSF Certified so you can show the Chain Scrutinizers the Official Logos. 👮‍♂️

Apparently Toyo AT3 and BFG K03 are good choices for snow, Falken AT4W maybe not so much.

235/75's (30.9"x9.3") are an ideal size. They're about the same diameter as the optional tire shown by Slate's configurator, but they're lighter and, importantly, narrower so they can advantageously pizza-cut through snow. Follow the link for size-comparison screenshots.

I’m hoping CC2s will be available and suitable on the Slate. Popular choice on M3s out here. Nice to not have to switch year round.

KO3s will likely be my choice, depending how much they ruin gas mileage.