The Slate needs a lower price. I know they are not pickups, (most are crossovers/SUVs), but with rebates, % and other deals I can get several other E

[sodamo]

I think you aren't wrong tgpii. It does seem a bit expensive compared to other (used) EVs. A lot of that comes from the wild depreciation for EVs, resale value just takes a nosedive moreso than ICE or other "more established" platforms.

While they advertised it as a cheap vehicle, I don't think the value proposition is there. Why would you get a barebones vehicle when you could get some decent features on an entry level Maverick for the same price?

The first year model for this truck is for enthusiasts or for those that specifically want barebones. Maybe in a few years when they are comfortable with mass production and have learned what works/doesn't they could drop the price.

Yes, why buy a fresh orange when a bruised apple is available.

 

[atx_ev]

The Slate needs a lower price. I know they are not pickups, (most are crossovers/SUVs), but with rebates, % and other deals I can get several other EVs for the same price as the Slate. The other vehicles usually have faster charging, more range, and more standard features. Will someone who works at Slate please respond/contact me? What do others think? I have a deposite on a Slate.

I know they are not trucks, but I can get an ebike for cheaper than the slate.

If a non-truck works for you, then you should buy a non-truck

if a non-ev works for you then buy a non ev.

If you need an ev truck, the slate is the cheapest option.

 

[tgpii]

How can you know this when the price of the Slate hasn't been announced?

Mid 20s?

 

[tgpii]

I know they are not trucks, but I can get an ebike for cheaper than the slate.

If a non-truck works for you, then you should buy a non-truck

if a non-ev works for you then buy a non ev.

If you need a truck, the slate is the cheapest option.

I can get a skateboard cheaper.

 

[AZFox]

Mid 20s?

Again, what are the several 2027 EVs you will be able to get for that, and what are their prices?

I'm calling BS on this, however you have an opportunity to prove me wrong by listing the several EVs and their prices.

 

[KevinRS]

I also am wondering, when people call Slate "Decontented' what critical content is it they are thinking is missing?
The main thing would probably be infotainment?
Lots of us here probably think of that as a plus, as long as BYOD works?

 

[atx_ev]

I also am wondering, when people call Slate "Decontented' what critical content is it they are thinking is missing?
The main thing would probably be infotainment?
Lots of us here probably think of that as a plus, as long as BYOD works?

they constantly mention radio and power windows and the allude to a bunch of other things, but never mention them.

Power windows and a radio will probably be under $350. So maybe the truck is 25350 with power windows and a radio.

the two features they keep mentioning wont necessarily cost that much. Now if you want a replacement infotainment for any car, it is like $2K. And these days you have to use the mfg infotainment because it is tied into all the car systems.

 

[Paul]

Usually when people demand a lower price they would at least provide a list comparable new EV vehicles at the same price with a link for frame grab. Maybe you live in China? You can't really include rebates as a comparison because any manufacturer can throw money at a vehicle and lose money on it if people aren't buying it. Comparing used vehicles to new is apples to oranges.

 

[WT_Door]

How many American auto buyers have a great hunger for a decontented, minimally capable BEV small truck at the price that Slate sets? That's the penultimate Slate question. It's the only question that matters for their survival.

Okay, I give. If that is the penultimate questions - what is the ultimate question?
Is it "Does Scooter wish he hadn't cancelled his reservation"?😁

 

[smack daddy]

I like the Slate enough that the price is a secondary concern (so long as it stays below $30k).

Has to stay below 25 for me 30k I am looking at the new ford electric truck