Speculation: What Will Slate's second model be?

[Susan]

If you're going to do the engineering to extend the bed to 6', may as well also do 8' at the same time. Another two feet of battery could mean sodium-ion is viable. Or 50% more range. Or more towing capacity.

If people want an 8 ft. bed, that's cool. I don't have room for a truck that big in my driveway.

Also, if they up the towing capacity I hope that means they'll also up the hauling capacity, so you can actually use that big truck bed!

 

[Rocks]

I want a hot hatch 3-door on the same chassis.

 

[stEVe]

Not to dampen your spirit here but I strongly doubt there will be much third-party support at the beginning of this (or any) product's life. Some things take a long time to get going and be profitable enough for a market to establish & grow. Not saying it won't happen, just it'll take time.


I was thinking more about companies that already make products like audio systems, speakers, lighting, storage, and other accessories that can be purchased and installed by new Slate owners. Since Slate is selling a truck without an entertainment system, we're a brand-new target market for companies that already have solutions. They shift some of their digital advertising to target me.

 

[Trace26]

I'm predicting this:
-Current truck will get AWD and a long range battery option (NMC "cell in pack" design that gets 250-260ish miles of range)
-4 door truck that can take all the same accessories, including the SUV kit, allowing it to be upgraded to a 3 row (8 seat). And 300+ miles of range.