New Car and Driver Article: Will The Tiny Slate Truck Become the Next Big Thing?

[Tran]

Read the full article at:
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a65971207/slate-truck/

I asked AI to details what seems like new or more detailed info in this article - here's the result:

What seems new or more detailed in the Car & Driver article

These are items that either weren’t previously published or are more specific/confirmed now:

• More precise payload & towing with both battery options — The article gives differentiated payload numbers for the two battery sizes & confirms towing stays ~1,000 lbs regardless. Earlier sources had only rougher estimates.
• Charging port standardization — While earlier pieces mentioned fast charging capability, the Car & Driver article explicitly states a NACS port will be used. (NACS = Tesla-style North American connector.)
• SUV kit’s weight penalty — The increase in curb weight from the SUV conversion accessory (or kit) is more clearly quantified in this article.
• Production factory details — I believe the Warsaw, Indiana facility (1.4 million sq ft, capacity ~150,000 units/yr) and timeline being late 2026 are reinforced more strongly, perhaps with more context around the factory refurbishing.

 

[E90400K]

Zero new news in that article.

 

[adele]

I have no problem with using Ai to summarize information or get ideas, but you have got to at least read what it spits out before you post.

 

[AKrietzer]

There are a number of pictures in the article that I haven't seen before. There are pictures of the rear suspension and motor, and pictures of the framework without body panels.

 

[KevinRS]

The actual text of the article, I kept thinking I've read this before, like almost the exact same lines.

 

[cadblu]

The actual text of the article, I kept thinking I've read this before, like almost the exact same lines.

Yes, you did read the article. I posted this article almost one month ago! Tran is a little late to the party.

Slate Makes the Cover of Car and Driver Magazine!

 

[KevinRS]

Strange that the one posted today has today's date though

 

[Susan]

I wonder what the SUV kit minus the seats, etc, would weigh? I do want that, and the extended battery, and the roof rack (that goes over the SUV kit). And I'm wondering after all of that if I'll be able to pack any of my gear for my road trips.

I really want a 2 door/2 seater EV truck. No interest in ICE, especially those giant 4 door things with enormous hoods.