Happy 6-month anniversary

[cadblu]

So, it's been exactly six months since the official reveal of the Slate Truck (actually 6 months and 2 days) on April 24. If Slate remains on track, we should be seeing early deliveries at this time next year. Which means that we are only one-third of the way there; two-thirds to go.

First things first, what we don't know, which is a lot. We still do not have any official pricing other than "mid-twenties" target. We still do not have discrete pricing on any options, like the larger battery and the cargo kits. We do have the price of wraps, estimated around $500 uninstalled. We still do not know the details of the warranty. We still do not know who Slate has partnered with as the nationwide service network. We still don't know if Slate has earned a 5-star crash safety rating. And we don't know how 'close to home' the Slate will be delivered, and the cost for delivery.

And if you ask Slate for any of the above, you will likely receive the same "I don't know" response. LOL

Was curious how the waiting game is playing out for us.
Please consider the category(ies) below which best describes where you are along this journey.
Feel free to post your observations in the thread below.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Dorbiman]

A lot of it depends on the price for me. Seeing other EVs come to market approaching the Truck's expected price puts pressure on Slate to deliver a compelling vehicle at a compelling price.

I say this while wearing a Slate Auto hat and jacket; I want a Slate. It will be hard to justify (for me) if they announce it at $27,500 when the new Leaf is $30,000, when a used Ioniq 5 can be had for $18K-25K, etc.

 

[ScooterAsheville]

I suspect one of the choices is delusional. The idea that the Slate will increase in value. That's ridiculous. It's a low-demand niche vehicle. I'm dubious one in ten reservations will result in real orders. It could easily be one in a hundred, or one in a thousand. And BEVs plummet in price as used vehicles, often 50% or more in three years.

Heck, my Maverick plummeted by 30% in three years, and it's still a high demand, strong selling vehicle.

 

[Letas]

My overall enthusiasm has dropped. Haven't seen any groundbreaking news (not that we'd expect it this far out), and the cancellation of the tax credit positions this closer to some alternatives for me.

Still the car I am watching the closest, but definitely not a "must buy". Hoping they surprise me with pricing in the car.

 

[pursuit]

Really interesting to see the mix of responses here.
Also, 6 months already 🤯