Slate source of parts

[Nojoe]

I have read some online ranting that the Slate truck is nothing more than a collection of Chinese parts from Temu. We know the battery is built in Illinois and the motor is made in Georgia but just wondering if anyone has any insight where the rest of the parts are coming from. Stuff like the charge controller, inverter, window glass and front suspension. It would be interesting to know the total American made parts compared to others.

 

[Auer]

All Temu parts would be awesome.

cheap fixes.

That said don t believe rants on the internet.

 

[gnarly180]

Window glass is by Vitro which is a Mexican company. I'm not sure if they have factories elsewhere though.

Photo from the July Event in NYC.

 

[KHN707]

I have read some online ranting that the Slate truck is nothing more than a collection of Chinese parts from Temu. We know the battery is built in Illinois and the motor is made in Georgia but just wondering if anyone has any insight where the rest of the parts are coming from. Stuff like the charge controller, inverter, window glass and front suspension. It would be interesting to know the total American made parts compared to others.

We'll know the percent US content when the AALA report is available
https://www.nhtsa.gov/part-583-american-automobile-labeling-act-reports

 

[E90400K]

Temu - LOL.

Ford BOT...

 

[fxrdr31]

As long and the major components are sourced domestically I see no issues. And it's being assembled in the U.S. . It's more than you can say about you iPhone

 

[Nojoe]

Window glass is by Vitro which is a Mexican company. I'm not sure if they have factories elsewhere though.

Photo from the July Event in NYC.

Apparently they have 5 factories in the US, thanks

 

[E90400K]

Vetted. IIRC we (the Slate Forum) determined the drive motor is manufactured by JJE Technologies (Jing-Jin Electric), a Chinese corporation with the manufacturing facility located in Detroit, Michigan.

 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

I believe Eric or Jeremy said in a video last month that the window cranks had to be sourced from Brazil because American companies stopped making them. If their aim is to revitalize American manufacturing, maybe they can onshore more of these odd parts as sales build momentum.

 

[Doug T]

The Slate LFP battery pack will be assembled in Manteno, Il by a Chinese company called Gotion. Cells will apparently be sourced in China or Vietnam. Gotion has headquarters in Beijing.

 

[stEVe]

I have read some online ranting that the Slate truck is nothing more than a collection of Chinese parts from Temu. We know the battery is built in Illinois and the motor is made in Georgia but just wondering if anyone has any insight where the rest of the parts are coming from. Stuff like the charge controller, inverter, window glass and front suspension. It would be interesting to know the total American made parts compared to others.

You lost me at, “I read some online ranting…” I’m sure those are exactly the experts this forum has been waiting for. ;-)

 

[Shrink36s]

I believe Eric or Jeremy said in a video last month that the window cranks had to be sourced from Brazil because American companies stopped making them. If their aim is to revitalize American manufacturing, maybe they can onshore more of these odd parts as sales build momentum.

Sounds like a business opportunity. A single injection mold could probably make the parts, and then they just need to be assembled (arm and round spinny handle) and delivered. I used to know a guy... 30 years ago...

 

[sodamo]

I have read some online ranting that the Slate truck is nothing more than a collection of Chinese parts from Temu. We know the battery is built in Illinois and the motor is made in Georgia but just wondering if anyone has any insight where the rest of the parts are coming from. Stuff like the charge controller, inverter, window glass and front suspension. It would be interesting to know the total American made parts compared to others.

Yea, credible source.

but I’ve also got some stuff from Temu I’m very pleased with.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

Yea, credible source.

but I’ve also got some stuff from Temu I’m very pleased with.

What kind of stuff? Historically I’ve assumed the products would be total crap and no service if not right. Please correct me so I won’t wallow in this particular part of my pen of ignorance.

 

[Rocks]

Damn.

Everyone can see the turd in the punchbowl. But y'all line up to get a cup anyways.

Don't feed the trolls.