Subscription Features Poll

[slateya]

Slate appears to have confirmed remote connectivity via the ability to remote start via phone app and yet to be determined subscription fees.

I’ll reserve commenting my personal opinion until the pole response is more filled out.

 

[Letas]

I’m skeptical that they even “confirmed” this. I’m ~95% sure they stated the car would not even have internet connectivity, and updated would come through your phone. That would make remote start via a phone app impossible.

That being said, I’ve had remote connectivity on my car for ~4 years now, and have debated canceling many times. Then I realize I use it nearly every day. $15 a month to not sit in a scalding hot car is worth it to me!

 

[Saint Alban]

I’m skeptical that they even “confirmed” this. I’m ~95% sure they stated the car would not even have internet connectivity, and updated would come through your phone. That would make remote start via a phone app impossible.

That being said, I’ve had remote connectivity on my car for ~4 years now, and have debated canceling many times. Then I realize I use it nearly every day. $15 a month to not sit in a scalding hot car is worth it to me!

Didn’t they say their app would have vehicle analytics? With no wireless connectivity, I guess that would only happen if you’re physically plugging in your phone.

Also, if I have the ability to just start climate control with the key fob (which it seems like it has), I wouldn’t bother with a subscription. I may be cheap, but even $15 a month seems like too much for me.

 

[GoinPostall]

If I'm buying a vehicle, I expect to be able to use everything that's installed on it. I will not pay for any subscription on a vehicle.

 

[Letas]

If I'm buying a vehicle, I expect to be able to use everything that's installed on it. I will not pay for any subscription on a vehicle.

I do not believe there is a single vehicle made in 2025 (sold in America, at least) that does not offer a subscription, for some type of service.

 

[Letas]

Didn’t they say their app would have vehicle analytics? With no wireless connectivity, I guess that would only happen if you’re physically plugging in your phone.

Also, if I have the ability to just start climate control with the key fob (which it seems like it has), I wouldn’t bother with a subscription. I may be cheap, but even $15 a month seems like too much for me.

I'd assuming the analytics will output to the phone via bluetooth or wired connection. Just like an OBD.

To your second point, many will probably agree. I personally find value in it, but other's may not. I can cancel whenever I would like, and still choose to keep paying!