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Slateforums.com gets a shoutout from the CEO! (at 4:05 time stamp). Some helpful info in the Q&A too.
Here's the Q&A summary (by Gemini AI):
Here's the Q&A summary (by Gemini AI):
- Impact of Cold Weather on Charging/Driving: While all vehicles experience some degradation in performance in cold weather, Slate will offer an app that provides information on the nearest charging station.
- Fastback SUV Kit and Open Air: Yes, ordering the kit means you can remove the hard top for an open-air experience (two for one).
- Rear-Wheel Drive Only: The Slate has a lower center of gravity, 50-50 weight balance, and great driving dynamics for awesome performance in all weather conditions.
- 3D Printable Files for Custom Parts: Absolutely.
- Die-cast Scale Model: Not yet.
- Long-Term Service Infrastructure Plan: Slate is working with RepairPal for its service network and accessory installation.
- Transferring/Selling Reservations: You cannot transfer or sell your reservation, but it is refundable.
- Locking/Secret Compartment: That would be a mystery; keep it a secret.
- Fleet Order Limit: A fleet business can order as many as they would like.
- Attaching a Lumber Rack: Yes, there will be access points to attach a lumber rack or any sort of racking.
- Installing a Powerful Stereo: Yes, you can install components like 6-inch door speakers and a head unit.
- Impact of $7,500 EV Tax Credit Removal: The Slate is still affordable, so it doesn't matter.
- Flat Towing Behind a Motor Home: No.
- Biggest Surprise Since Reveal: The enthusiasm of people about Slate.
- Regenerative Braking: Yes, the truck will have regenerative braking.
- Body Panel Durability in High Heat: Yes, the body panels are expected to hold up in direct sunlight and 105+ degree temperatures.
- SUV Kit Child Car Seat Support: Yes, the SUV kit supports child car seats.
- Road Noise on the Highway: It is very good.
- Will a Son Prefer the Slate over an Old Jeep: Yes, you can just sell that old Jeep.
- Accessories Available at Launch: Over a hundred accessories will be available, including slatelets, wrap kits, SUV kits, and spare tire carriers.
- Expected Price for Battery Upgrade and SUV Kits: SUV kits are targeted around $5,000, and more information will come on the battery upgrade.
- Loyalty Program for Early Customers: They are seriously thinking about a loyalty program.
- Favorite Feature of the Truck: The easy entry/exit.
- Shout Out to Slate Forums: "Please shout out slateforums.com go slateforums.com."
- Price (No Credits/Gimmicks): Priced in the mid-20s, holding firm on that.
- Favorite Wrap Color: Anything in the blues.
- Towing a Lightweight Trailer: Yes, you can.
- Test Drives: Yes, they will offer test drives starting next year.
- Vehicle Markup: They do not have a markup; the price is the price.
- Belief in Production: The team includes industry veterans who have taken vehicles to production before, and the Slate will get there.
- Systemic Industry Barrier to Fix: Bringing in new battery chemistries faster to reduce the cost of batteries.
- Program Funky Horn Sounds/3D Print Accessories: You can print all the funky 3D accessories you would like.
- Options for Dogs: As a dog person, they will be offering options to bring your best friend along.
- Lifespan of Color Wraps: They should last a few years, but the CEO expects customers will change the colors before then.
- Adding Solar Panels: Yes, you can add solar panels.
- Viewing Factory Construction Progress: Yes, viewers have been seeing images/video of the progress during the Q&A.
- When Doug DeMuro Can Review One: Anytime he wants.
- Power Outlets for Work Sites/Emergency Power: Check your frunk (front trunk).
- Cloud/Internet Connectivity: Not the Slate itself, but the app is connected.
- Self-Driving: No.
- Over-the-Air Updates: Only through your Slate app.
- Backup Camera Location: At the back of the vehicle.
- Can the Vehicle be Lowered: Yes, it can.
- Fitting a 9-Foot Surfboard Inside the SUV: The CEO says "I don't know."
- Fitting a Driver Over Six Feet Tall: Yes, it is "Cobb approved" (referencing social media).
- Waiting List Number: More information on your number on the waiting list will come in 2026.
- Crash Test with Female Dummy: Yes.
- Heating Solutions in a Cold Climate: The heating systems are going to keep it toasty.
- Self-Installation vs. Installer: It depends on the item; some may need a professional. Consult Slate University in the future.
- Cab Floor Material: Carpeted.
- Order Notification: You will receive an email with instructions when they are ready to start converting reservations to orders.
- Becoming a Certified Repair Facility: Contact RepairPal for instructions on how to join the journey.
- Submitting Own Wrap Designs: Today that's not possible, but it will be coming soon.
- Ease of Kit Installation: It depends upon the kit, and instructions will be available on SlateU.
- Ordering a Slate SUV from the Factory: No, but the kit can be pre-installed before delivery or you can install it yourself.
- Bench Seat Option: There is a bench seat for the back row in the five-passenger vehicle.
- Solo Camper/Car Camping Option: They are in talks about that.
- The Truck's Key: It is a fob that unlocks the doors and is put in a slot to start the vehicle. The end of the key is also accessorizable.
- Slate Auto in Five Years: With hundreds of thousands of Slates on the road, and not a single one is the same.
- Difference Between a Dad Joke and a Bad Joke: One letter.
