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How do you propose to tap into the HV battery pack ?

Never heard of anyone tapping into the HV pack - I'd never do it - too many problems with potential fires, shorting, BMS module damage, etc...

The cables are sheathed in orange tubing which indicates high voltage when first responders cut into the vehicle during extraction after an accident.


And yes, I have the EcoFlow solar battery portable pack for recharging my EVs in the case of grid down....

I’m not suggesting that you tap into the vehicle’s battery as a DIY project. I’m suggesting that Slate has to do step down in order to support low voltage loads like charging cell phones and powering audio head units. If the step down already exists, why not make it extensible for other DIY DC loads? Make sense?

 

[Swinefuzz]

I’m not suggesting that you tap into the vehicle’s battery as a DIY project. I’m suggesting that Slate has to do step down in order to support low voltage loads like charging cell phones and powering audio head units. If the step down already exists, why not make it extensible for other DIY DC loads? Make sense?

But it already is, If I'm understanding what you're saying/asking. The huge, main high-voltage battery pack that powers the vehicle's drivetrain also recharges the 12V aux battery, which is essentially a common car battery that powers lights, stereo, accessories, same as an ICE vehicle.

SA has already confirmed they're working on including V2L functionality, which means the Slate Truck should have 120V AC "household" ports to run things like power tools. No portable generator needed. The Slate truck is very much aimed at the work truck portion of the market, so most likely their 12V battery intended for running accessories will be robust and not something you'd see in a common EV car that you'd never plug a skil saw into.

Or a blender to whip up an ume fruit smoothie. Loaded with antioxidants and other vital nutrients.

If SA is serious about capturing the fleet work truck market, they'll do a good job outfitting the Slate Truck with adequate equipment for the task.

 

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But it already is, If I'm understanding what you're saying/asking. The huge, main high-voltage battery pack that powers the vehicle's drivetrain also recharges the 12V aux battery, which is essentially a common car battery that powers lights, stereo, accessories, same as an ICE vehicle.

SA has already confirmed they're working on including V2L functionality, which means the Slate Truck should have 120V AC "household" ports to run things like power tools. No portable generator needed. The Slate truck is very much aimed at the work truck portion of the market, so most likely their 12V battery intended for running accessories will be robust and not something you'd see in a common EV car that you'd never plug a skil saw into.

Or a blender to whip up an ume fruit smoothie. Loaded with antioxidants and other vital nutrients.

If SA is serious about capturing the fleet work truck market, they'll do a good job outfitting the Slate Truck with adequate equipment for the task.

All of which makes sense and is accurate. I just don’t get the need for a 12v battery when you already have a 400v battery built into the vehicle. You just need a voltage step down converter.

But let’s say you are right. That additional 12v battery needs to be maintained. It needs a BMS and a DC-DC charger. It’s another point of failure and it certainly costs more than a converter. It’s also heavier and takes up more physical space.

I just don’t think Slate would go in that direction.

As for AC loads, that’s easy. A DC-AC inverter can handle that connected to either the converter (12v in) or the 400v battery.

 

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All of which makes sense and is accurate. I just don’t get the need for a 12v battery when you already have a 400v battery built into the vehicle. You just need a voltage step down converter.

But let’s say you are right. That additional 12v battery needs to be maintained. It needs a BMS and a DC-DC charger. It’s another point of failure and it certainly costs more than a converter. It’s also heavier and takes up more physical space.

I just don’t think Slate would go in that direction.

As for AC loads, that’s easy. A DC-AC inverter can handle that connected to either the converter (12v in) or the 400v battery.

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