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

[GaRailroader]

The obvious implication being buying new is less risk. But if EV are less damageable from mistreatment they should make for a less-risk purchase as a used vehicle. Thus, the perplexity.

I too favor buying new so I am not buying someone else’s problem. Another factor you didn’t mention was depreciation. I think that it is indisputable that EVs depreciate faster than ICEV. That would favor buying used EVs over used ICEV because the used EV has already seen a lot of depreciation. It would also favor buying a used EV over a new EV since the risk of the new EV is a lot of depreciation if you aren’t in it for the long haul.

 

[E90400K]

I too favor buying new so I am not buying someone else’s problem. Another factor you didn’t mention was depreciation. I think that it is indisputable that EVs depreciate faster than ICEV. That would favor buying used EVs over used ICEV because the used EV has already seen a lot of depreciation. It would also favor buying a used EV over a new EV since the risk of the new EV is a lot of depreciation if you aren’t in it for the long haul.

And I think that is the difference with depreciation between EV and ICEV, the charging issue. I think a significant part of the market just doesn't want to deal with public-grid charging, either on road trips or as their primary source for fuel (if they can't charge at home). I see this as a fail on the part of the Government pushing EV as a replacement technology for ICE. When you can't charge at home, having an ICEV that recharges in 5 minutes or less nearly anywhere in the US and recovers nearly 400+ miles of range, EV just is not that appealing.

ICEV depreciate because of the mechanical risk factor. EV depreciate because of the refueling factor.

 

[smack daddy]

Problem there is nothing to see so far, maybe there will be pictures and details by the time you have to decide on Slate, and then the Ford launches a year after Slate. Of course then you have to deal with dealer markups.

True

 

[LoneWolfo6]

If Slate stripped down is priced at $30k to $59k with accessories and upgrades, one might as well go with the $69k CT.

The CT stripped down as is a far better platform and product and slightly more durable.