Slate Ambassadors

[sodamo]

As we know, there are an over abundance of posts, lauding, complaining, downright bitching about the Slate Events. Of course, much is due to lack of production vehicles.

My Proposal - A countrywide Slate Ambassador Program.
Institute earliest possible date after vehicle is in production. Sep/Oct?
Dedicate a limited number of vehicles for proper nationwide coverage, 6, 10, 15, whatever, ensuring good dispersion.
Enlist volunteer preorder customers to become ambassadors, not employees, but whatever it takes to satisfy the Slate lawyers. Compensation is their Slate or accessories.
Those ambassadors get earliest delivery. In exchange they contract to exhibit/show there assigned Slate for a certain period, maybe 6 months, once a week, select locations. Slate provides all promotional material, which ambassador agrees to limit answers to info provided( not implying false info). Whether or not test drives permitted and defined. This guarantees Slate has a diverse number of showings every week for certain timeframe. These times and locations published on their website.
At end of contract, Slate transfers ownership/title to ambassador, either free or previously agreed reduced price.

so, I invite you to examine and make suggestions, point out flaws etc. we know Slate monitors forum, so just maybe we promote a good idea.
yes, I’m willing to be one, covering Big Island Hawaii.

 

[GaRailroader]

I knew that post was going to have you volunteering(claiming) that role in Hawaii.

 

[sodamo]

I knew that post was going to have you volunteering(claiming) that role in Hawaii.

Had too, long list I had to beat.

 

[AZFox]

It's also possible to be Voluntary Slate Ambassadors by politely explaining why the Slate FN is appealing in YouTube comments and on social media.

 

[sodamo]

It's also possible to be Voluntary Slate Ambassadors by politely explaining why the Slate FN is appealing in YouTube comments and on social media.

Very true, but missing my main point - actually having vehicles in the wild.

 

[SparkYellow]

I think it makes very good sense for Slate to fulfill an order and have that truck promote itself. Otherwsie It will cost extra to hold events in Hawaii, the Midwest, and harder-to-reach locations.

There was a company that puts Ads/decals on cars for a certain fee. I believe that formula can work in this instance. My job and hobby put me on the road for 2K+ miles/mo. I am also a calm driver who hasn't deployed any finger for more than two years. With QR code decals on the back of the truck, passers-by can get pertinent information quickly.

Instead of accessories, I am open to supercharging credits, if it is something that Slate can offer. Actually, I would not need anything in return for December delivery. Considering how EVs dominate the area that I am in, they will only need me for a few months.

I do think top-tier (age-wise) Slaters should get priority.

 

[adele]

It would be stupid of Slate to sell their first real production vehicles, let alone give them away to untrained volunteers. Much less costly for them to hire and pay real talented employees to coordinate demonstrations and test drives, and then keep those company vehicles for long-term testing or whatever.

I could see them maybe lending vehicles to those employees on a short-term basis, to put them out in the real world. Maybe even hire regional representatives for that to get them dispersed geographically. But no reason to lend company vehicles to just anyone.

 

[bartflossom]

I'll volunteer my Slate to anyone who wants to review it in the D/FW metroplex. There a slight chance I'll get mine in December. I'd also love to volunteer at any events they expect in the area.

 

[SparkYellow]

Lending/loaning is not on topic here. Delivery to actually customers is bound to happen, sooner or later. OP's idea is to turn early deliveries into promotional opportunities. Anyone who's been to car meets and talk to people will know that many enthusiasts can promote their vehicles better than a salesperson.

 

[SL808]

100% THIS 🩶

YES

Had too, long list I had to beat.

*ahem* we’re going to need multiple out hea b/c Hawaiian Islands is plural 😁 🏝🏝🏝🏝 At least 4… unless we have any Lanai or Molokai peeps in the chat too in which case we’ll need more! 😎

For the Slate company spies in the chat… HI is the perfect market. E komo mai 🤗

 

[sodamo]

100% THIS 🩶

YES



*ahem* we’re going to need multiple out hea b/c Hawaiian Islands is plural 😁 🏝🏝🏝🏝 At least 4… unless we have any Lanai or Molokai peeps in the chat too in which case we’ll need more! 😎

For the Slate company spies in the chat… HI is the perfect market. E komo mai 🤗

The 4 major islands perfect indeed as far as mileage and solar charging. Fit right in with the State’s renewal program.

 

[AZFox]

Very true, but missing my main point - actually having vehicles in the wild.

I understood your point, and didn't intend to make it appear that I don't.

I was trying to point out that being a Voluntary Slate Ambassador online is a low-effort option Jeff Jablansky (Slate's PR Director) would appreciate.

 

[sodamo]

A bit of further thought. I’ll bet the Slate accountants would find how to write off complete program to Slate’s tax advantage.

 

[sodamo]

I understood your point, and didn't intend to make it appear that I don't.

I was trying to point out that being a Voluntary Slate Ambassador online is a low-effort option Jeff Jablansky (Slate's PR Director) would appreciate.

I really didn’t think you did, but trying not to lose focus. Online etc would be a totally different, beneficial program, most importantly not putting a real life vehicle to be seen and touched.

 

[adele]

Lending/loaning is not on topic here. Delivery to actually customers is bound to happen, sooner or later. OP's idea is to turn early deliveries into promotional opportunities. Anyone who's been to car meets and talk to people will know that many enthusiasts can promote their vehicles better than a salesperson.

OP said "earliest possible date after vehicle is in production. Sep/Oct?" so I assumed we were talking about the early production vehicles. Vehicles that I think Slate will keep for internal use.

If we are just talking about the earliest actual customer deliveries, which will be in January or mayyyybe December, then that makes more sense. Maybe instead of giving away a free truck, they should compensate ambassadors with store credit for accessories, or free charging and maintenance. I think that's more than enough compensation to get lots of eager Slaters on board.