The Hypothetical Vehicle I Would Chose Over The Slate

[AZFox]

1) Affordable
2) Simple
3) Small
4) Fun
5) 2-door
6) EV
7) Truck
8) Built in the United States

 

[danielt1263]

I've said this before, but this thread will allow me to repeat it...

I'm looking for the cheapest new vehicle that is electric and rated to tow my boat & trailer (600# total).

There are electric vehicles that are cheaper than Slate's claimed "mid-20s", but they aren't rated to tow. Hell, I don't think there is anything on the market, even gas powered that is less than or equal to $25K yet can still tow.

 

[Fattdogs]

The only hypothetical vehicle I'd buy over the Slate is if they made my 2014 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab brand new again with all of the same parts as original. I love my 4cyl 2wd base spec with crank windows....

I just traded my 2023 Maverick for a 2014 Tacoma 2 weeks ago and I feel the same, the Taco feels like a breath of fresh air for DIY-ability and reliability compared to modern cars.

I'm still considering the slate for a commuter car, and make the Taco a fun car as the GF does not approve of a bolt or leaf...

 

[atx_ev]

i need a truck form factor (dont care about towing).
Prefer a 5.5 ft bed. 5 ft is ok.
Under about 73 inches wide
under 200 inches long
EV
4wd
4 door
2 rows of seats
under 30K

The new ford EV platform could be it.

 

[Johnny5]

So far I like Slate as a company, a brand. I'm not interested in buying a new vehicle from a legacy brand through a dealership. I like Harbor Freight sockets and my Ryobi drill, I like the coffee at 7-11. Any hypothetical companys vehicle that I might rather buy, would have to sell me on value. They'll have to convince me they aren't likely to sell me subscriptions to the vehicle I just bought. I'd like some assurance that the vehicle isn't likely to leave me stranded or spontaneously catch fire. I'd like for the company's representatives to look like people who look like they know where to rent a stump grinder. Yup, that's what it would take.

 

[RetiredOnPaper]

Utilitarian. It's what I want. Not fast, no fancy interior, it gets me there basic controls.
I love the tech of my Model 3, and it's great on a cross country trip. But when I bought a small freezer and had to drive it home strapped to the roof with the windows down...not ideal.