Slate don't have a radio. Get over it please. I know you can use a phone as a radio to listen to music. What is the best way to pickup(no pun int

[Tom Sawyer]

The clearest explanations I have heard were in videos with Slate people. Maybe the Jay Leno’s Garage video talked about this?
Even the FAQ is not explicitly clear that productions is completely homogeneous.

"We'll know more closer to production!!" lol

This need to be the forum motto (at least until production...) That and "For a few dollars more..."
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[John Santa Fe]

My guess is that Slate will find that many buyers don't want to undertake initial DIY, and Slate will need to adjust their plans to send trucks with many customization features pre-installed. One thing to do one or two part installs. Another to undertake headlights, power windows, upgraded bumpers, running board, and spare wheel rack. Not everyone is that handy.

 

[Shrink36s]

My guess is that Slate will find that many buyers don't want to undertake initial DIY, and Slate will need to adjust their plans to send trucks with many customization features pre-installed. One thing to do one or two part installs. Another to undertake headlights, power windows, upgraded bumpers, running board, and spare wheel rack. Not everyone is that handy.

Maybe. Maybe not. Ultimately, I think it comes down to financial means.
Those with financial means:
- The DIY’ers will DYI
- the others will pay to have their customizers done
Those without financial means:
- diy’ers will buy black and update as they can, or give up in frustrations and sell
- the others will buy what they can, or buy something else, probably used, in their price range

If the early adopters in those groups are happy, and there are enough, they’ll be fine. They’ll adjust the minimal delivery over time as they build the brand. That’s a years adjustment not early. They need this first act to go smooth as is, or with very minimal change.

Additionally, I think their success has a fairly large dependence on how well they sell fleet level trucks in urban areas where they can be the most affordable EV delivery system they can buy. This group, I think, will love the idea of this vehicle for their needs, and if they go in hard, that’s supports all of us.

The consumer level will also depend on what the other upcoming options land price-wise in comparison to Slate. If the upcoming Ford is $30k and well equipped and capable, it will steal from non-DIY’ers and people who are tired of tall the excessive tech.

Who knows, rally?! We’ll find out, I guess.

 

[John Santa Fe]

Maybe. Maybe not. Ultimately, I think it comes down to financial means.
Those with financial means:
- The DIY’ers will DYI
- the others will pay to have their customizers done
Those without financial means:
- diy’ers will buy black and update as they can, or give up in frustrations and sell
- the others will buy what they can, or buy something else, probably used, in their price range

If the early adopters in those groups are happy, and there are enough, they’ll be fine. They’ll adjust the minimal delivery over time as they build the brand. That’s a years adjustment not early. They need this first act to go smooth as is, or with very minimal change.

Additionally, I think their success has a fairly large dependence on how well they sell fleet level trucks in urban areas where they can be the most affordable EV delivery system they can buy. This group, I think, will love the idea of this vehicle for their needs, and if they go in hard, that’s supports all of us.

The consumer level will also depend on what the other upcoming options land price-wise in comparison to Slate. If the upcoming Ford is $30k and well equipped and capable, it will steal from non-DIY’ers and people who are tired of tall the excessive tech.

Who knows, rally?! We’ll find out, I guess.

See attached for official word. There will be pre-delivery contractors to configure before delivery.

 

[Shrink36s]

See attached for official word. There will be pre-delivery contractors to configure before delivery.

This is in line with I’m saying. Those who can afford for them to do it, and don’t want to DIY, will pay for them to do it.

 

[cadblu]

My guess is that Slate will find that many buyers don't want to undertake initial DIY, and Slate will need to adjust their plans to send trucks with many customization features pre-installed. One thing to do one or two part installs. Another to undertake headlights, power windows, upgraded bumpers, running board, and spare wheel rack. Not everyone is that handy.

I think it really comes down to how well Slate University manuals and videos cover the DIY aspects of customizing the truck. You need to assess your own personal skill level working with power tools, floor jacks, personal strength, and dexterity. I don't envision many 75+ year olds swapping out bumpers, wheels and installing lift kits and running boards. And then there's the confidence factor and fear aspects of damaging your brand-new truck. There will be exceptions, but I suspect those folks who regularly maintain their ICE vehicles by doing their own oil changes, brake pads, rotors, and tire swaps will likely continue this trend with the Slate.