Now that the dust has settled...

[cvollers]

But most people who are in lower income brackets are price sensitive.

Sure but is an EV (at a

I think it's going to be a non-negotiable for me. AWD cuts ~10% of EV range, which is already a concern in the Slate, but I drive enough winter mountain passes that I've vowed my next car will be AWD/4x4

My brother’s ‘66 VW bus with the engine in back has pretty incredible off road and snow traction for a RWD vehicle. The Slate with the electric motor in back, RWD, and battery mounted low might have pretty impressive traction as well. Certainly better than my old 530i.

 

[cvollers]

Tying Bezos to it does nothing for me. He may be a great Logistician* and made a fortune (finally) with Amazon, but I don't think he has the engineering (management) prowess of other very wealthy people who are on the World stage.

I'm not sure Bezos brings much more than just money. A billion to him though is probably not a significant investment and might just be fun money to play with.

*GLOAT - Greatest Logistician of All Time

Keep in mind that most of Bezos’ wealth is tied up in Amazon stock. He doesn’t have billions of cash just laying around.

 

[Letas]

Sure but is an EV (at a

My brother’s ‘66 VW bus with the engine in back has pretty incredible off road and snow traction for a RWD vehicle. The Slate with the electric motor in back, RWD, and battery mounted low might have pretty impressive traction as well. Certainly better than my old 530i.

I believe in myself driving in snow…. Unfortunately caltrans doesn’t seem to agree and requires chains 😂 AWD is a borderline necessity to me to avoid the hassle as a frequent (50+ days a year) skier