Slate pickup sighting in downtown Warsaw, IN! (w/ frunk, bed, charging port closeup)

[evtruth]

This time near the factory in Warsaw Indiana! Never know where the next spy shot is coming from!

These are my photos, I also did a video of them. Hoping to take more as we see more, going to try to with with their team to maybe get some factory photos (if they get back to me)! 🙂

 

[evtruth]

Maybe power steering fluid depending on which system they are using.

This is EXACTLY what I was told these caps are. Nice guesses!!

I was told that the parts content for this truck is over 90% American which means that this truck MIGHT dethrone the Tesla Model Y as the most American-made vehicle you can buy. SO awesome to see stuff being made here in the States again!!!

I was also told that the battery cells will come from Georgia, but the packs will actually be assembled here in Warsaw with the rest of the truck.

 

[evtruth]

That's a nice frunk size (7 cubic feet) for a truck this small. Wish there were some pics showing its size against the larger pickups that it's parked in between.

It's roughly the length of a 2 door Jeep Wrangler. I'm 5' 11" and I could almost fully extend my legs sitting in the front seat. I was blown away by the leg room.

 

[evtruth]

Is it just me or does that thing not look great unwrapped?

This is one of the very few pre-production models made up in Michigan. The panels aren't composite yet on this model.

 

[evtruth]

Wow, the Blank Slate isn't going to win any beauty contests. Reminds me of the Volkswagen Thing.

My mind is changed about wraps and decals now. There's lots of time to come up with something personal.

Don't change your mind yet. This is not sporting the composite panels, those may look much better (or at least that sounds good in my head, haha).

 

[evtruth]

That's a nice frunk size (7 cubic feet) for a truck this small. Wish there were some pics showing its size against the larger pickups that it's parked in between.

I'll try to get some next time with my son sitting in there.

 

[YDR37]

That's a nice frunk size (7 cubic feet) for a truck this small. Wish there were some pics showing its size against the larger pickups that it's parked in between.

The Cybertruck (223.7") is a bit more than 4 feet longer than the Slate (176.4"). However, the Slate's frunk (7.0 ft3) has almost exactly the same capacity as the Cybertruck's (7.1 ft3).

 

[atx_ev]

Is it just me or does that thing not look great unwrapped?

Everyone likes something different. I dont care about looks at all, so it would be fine for me. I usually pick silver because it doesnt show dirt and I rarely wash my truck. I wouldnt do a single thing for looks, only functionality.

I happen to have a red truck right now because that was the cheapest color.

 

[SichuanHot]

These are my photos, I also did a video of them. Hoping to take more as we see more, going to try to with with their team to maybe get some factory photos (if they get back to me)! 🙂

That's awesome. Thanks for the detailed pics for us! It's nice to have a forum member so close to the Slate HQ doing some reporting for the forums.

 

[Daley]

Is it just me or does that thing not look great unwrapped?

I think the goofy add-ons cheapen it, personally. YMMV.

 

[Whitesands]

This has been the best closeup of the frunk yet. The largest cap is probably covering the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

 

[Adam W]

The one thing about the frunk I don't like is the way the grill is attached to the hood, like Bugs Bunny's big buck teeth. I imagine I'll be hitting my head on that thing every time I get under there.

 

[E90400K]

Maybe power steering fluid depending on which system they are using.

I'll go with 100% the steering is an electric rack.

 

[E90400K]

Preproduction vehicles take a lot of abuse from curious hands-on people and also their designated drivers. The interior, dash, and phone mount is already starting to look a bit worn. Some lucky bystanders actually got to sit inside.

You can also be sure that all those caps under the hood will be properly labelled on production units.

So, to own this truck, we'll need a 3D printer, wrapping tools, and a label maker...

 

[E90400K]

I really hate that I’ll have to put a front license plate on this.

Also, who do they have caring for these? Right side tires are clean and passenger side looks like they rubbed the curb all the way around.

Because that'll just ruin the look.