Destination Charge

[EV Trek]

Yeah, being able to separate the destination charge from the MSRP for the advertised price really makes a mockery of the process.

It’s common practice though. Slate didn’t invent it.

 

[Imhotep]

I was thinking earlier how it would be cool to fly over to Warsaw to pick up my truck. Maybe eat some Slate cookies, walk barefoot on some Slate grass, breathe some Slate air, talk to Slate people about Slate things. Then drive my truck to the shipper, fly back home, and wait for my truck to meet me there. The more I think about it, the dumber it sounds... never mind.

Old news so this linked article might be outdated, but there is hope for factory pickup:

https://www.slateforums.com/forum/t...deration-would-take-place-in-this-room.13468/

 

[WT_Door]

Old news so this linked article might be outdated, but there is hope for factory pickup:

https://www.slateforums.com/forum/t...deration-would-take-place-in-this-room.13468/

But a destination charge will still be assessed. It doesn't matter if you pick it up at the factory. You can pick up your Rivian R1 at the Normal, IL factory (or you could - the introduction of the R2 may change this), but the fee was still charged (although I understand that people who did pick up in person enjoyed the visit to the factory).

 

[FlyHappy]

Folks.

You are not going to be able to avoid a destination fee. Every mainstream auto manufacturer has them, Full stop.

You are not going to be able to pickup your Slate at their factory. They will NOT have staff or office for this process and they will NOT have any staff to perform the necessary titling operations. This will be the job of the "delivery partner" (presumed Carvana); "delivery" DOES NOT simply mean physical transport - it includes all the legal paperwork required to title which can get complex with state laws, taxes and financing (and trades!!!).

Yes, lack of info on the destination charge right now sucks, but it is clearly because there is not yet final agreement with the "delivery partner". This whole experience we are having is one time, and the reality of a product launch from a startup. We just need to deal, and if we can't, then as individuals, we need to not be part of a launch.

for reference, since there's an obsession with these two faux "competitors":

Chevrolet Bolt Destination Charge: $1395
Ford Maverick Destination Charge: $1845

My prediction for Slates destination charge is $950, which would be $200 less then the next lowest among mainstream autos. I hope to be correct.

 

[Imhotep]

Folks.

You are not going to be able to avoid a destination fee. Every mainstream auto manufacturer has them, Full stop.

You are not going to be able to pickup your Slate at their factory. They will NOT have staff or office for this process and they will NOT have any staff to perform the necessary titling operations. This will be the job of the "delivery partner" (presumed Carvana); "delivery" DOES NOT simply mean physical transport - it includes all the legal paperwork required to title which can get complex with state laws, taxes and financing (and trades!!!).

Yes, lack of info on the destination charge right now sucks, but it is clearly because there is not yet final agreement with the "delivery partner". This whole experience we are having is one time, and the reality of a product launch from a startup. We just need to deal, and if we can't, then as individuals, we need to not be part of a launch.

for reference, since there's an obsession with these two faux "competitors":

Chevrolet Bolt Destination Charge: $1395
Ford Maverick Destination Charge: $1845

My prediction for Slates destination charge is $950, which would be $200 less then the next lowest among mainstream autos. I hope to be correct.

I’m sorry if I inferred a destination charge could be avoided. Not the case. Parade cancelled due to rain.

 

[EV Trek]

It would be nice if Carvana is going to be their delivery partner. I checked on how you would get your car through Carvana.
For a fee they will drop it off at your house , those fres can cost from around $100 to $500 usually, but you can also pick the car up at one of there Vending machines for Free. Here is how it works for the two here in Tennessee.

If you prefer to pick up your vehicle in person, you can select one of their automated multi-story Car Vending Machines located across the state of Tennessee.Tennessee Car Vending Machine Locations:Nashville: 4270 Kenilwood Drive, Nashville, TN 37204 (Open Mon-Sat, 9 AM - 7 PM)Memphis: 7201 Appling Farms Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38133 (Open Mon-Sat, 9 AM - 7 PM CT)Pickup Process Details:Free Pickup: Vehicle pickup at any Carvana Vending Machine is free.The Experience: Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a Customer Advocate and receive an oversized, commemorative Carvana coin You insert the coin to activate the automated process, which then retrieves your car from the all-glass tower.

Unfortunately you are still obligated to pay the destination charge from the manufacturer. .

The Manufacturer's Destination Charge There is a second type of fee to keep in mind: the manufacturer's destination charge. This is the standard window-sticker (MSRP) fee that automakers charge to ship a vehicle from the factory to a dealership.Since Carvana operates as a licensed franchised dealer for these new cars, this automaker fee is built directly into the vehicle's base sticker price and is non-negotiable.

Would be nice if they had a special Commemorative Coin for the Slate that they would present you when you complete the pickup process.