Simplicity!

[Imhotep]

Interesting. I assumed the reduced SKU number was something like a 10mm x 25mm bolt being one SKU. There might be 100 of them in the truck but it's still just one SKU. I hate working on things that have a bunch of similar but different bolts. I want to use my 10mm socket for everything. (Assuming I can find it.)

10 mm? I haven’t owned an American vehicle built after 1985. Do they use metric now?

 

[The Weatherman]

I’m not really over concerned with how many parts/assemblies whatever there is, but that there’s a simple, reasonably priced EV trucklet that I can treat like an actual vehicle. I’ve been shopping for a replacement for my Model Y. The Volvo I looked at had a CRYSTAL SHIFT KNOB for crying out loud. Most of the EVS on the market would not look very good with a gallon of housepaint in them, or a big fuzzy dog, or what have you. The Rivian and the Cybertruck are way more vehicle than I want or need. I haven’t stop to GAS up for ten years, so a Maverick, Colorado, etc are not for me until they are battery powered. Slate seems like what I need/want. A bit more range would be nice, but for 99% of my driving the promised 240 would be more than adequate.

Don’t overlook the F150 Lightning. I’ve driven one for nearly 3yrs now and still smile every time I head down the driveway, with the bed full or not.

 

[KevinRS]

10 mm? I haven’t owned an American vehicle built after 1985. Do they use metric now?

Looks like it had already started then, and by the 90s all new designs were using exclusively metric.