Mexico Market Opportunity?

[MIDgrid]

The fact that the Mexican government is now actively pushing for the domestic production of EVs (like the Olinia EV) creates a strong policy environment that would seem to favor a company like Slate if it decided to establish a footprint there.

The relatively simple Slate Truck assembly line could be replicated in Mexico. Ease of maintenance and repair plus the durable exterior coupled with low cost could be very attractive in this market. And the longer range version with a lift kit and all-terrain tires could appeal to rural and last-mile agricultural operations.

Could the Slate Truck become a reincarnation of the VW Thing (ruggedized VW Beetle for Mexico)?

Why do I care as a US reservation holder? I want Slate Auto to succeed for the long term support of my Slate Truck!

 

[AKrietzer]

Could the Slate Truck become a reincarnation of the VW Thing (ruggedized VW Beetle for Mexico)?

I think of the Slate as a reincarnation of the 60's and 70's International Scout. They have a lot in common. The Slate plant in Warsaw, IN is only about 40 miles from the factory in Fort Wayne, IN where the International Scouts were made.

 

[KevinRS]

I think of the Slate as a reincarnation of the 60's and 70's International Scout. They have a lot in common. The Slate plant in Warsaw, IN is only about 40 miles from the factory in Fort Wayne, IN where the International Scouts were made.

Scout never really got to large scale, but my grandparents had 2 of them, a red pickup and a green jeep looking one. I've thought of going with the color scheme of one or the other with the Slate.
I think Slate has the potential of getting to significant popularity if they can keep the price where they plan and get production scaled up without running into any big issues.