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]

Don’t agree, bigger is not always better. 2019 before Slate was even a 💦. I placed reservation on a $39k Cybertruck, but to this day still haven’t made purchase. Way too much money, reserved for the LeBron’s, Kardashians, and YouTubers!

Will stick with my midsize used $26k MY.

Love my Model Y. Wouldn’t be able to put my tractor in it though.

 

[Ere]

You are comparing used overly complicated and overly programmed vehicles to a new Slate. I have seen a completely confused newest version of the leaf and no thank you. Let alone Nissan quality is not for me. A vehicle that the manufacturer is stating that a mechanically inclined person can work on and repair themselves is awesome. Tesla opposite. I will pay extra for that.

 

[IanNubbit]

You are comparing used overly complicated and overly programmed vehicles to a new Slate. I have seen a completely confused newest version of the leaf and no thank you. Let alone Nissan quality is not for me. A vehicle that the manufacturer is stating that a mechanically inclined person can work on and repair themselves is awesome. Tesla opposite. I will pay extra for that.

I will say, of all brands, give Tesla their deserved credit. They have opened all their service manuals to the public. They are for the most part, very simple. Especially model 3 and Y. Parts are cheap and now readily available. Service mode built into the screen for diagnostics and codes without needing any other tools. They certainly had to become that brand, but wither way. I’d argue they are the most right to repair brand on the road today

 

[cadblu]

I will say, of all brands, give Tesla their deserved credit. They have opened all their service manuals to the public. They are for the most part, very simple. Especially model 3 and Y. Parts are cheap and now readily available. Service mode built into the screen for diagnostics and codes without needing any other tools. They certainly had to become that brand, but wither way. I’d argue they are the most right to repair brand on the road today

Yes, and in 2014 Tesla announced it would basically open up their patents, meaning they wouldn’t sue anyone using their tech in good faith for electric vehicles. They actually helped grow the EV market. But it took almost a decade for other others to catch up.

 

[Ere]

I will say, of all brands, give Tesla their deserved credit. They have opened all their service manuals to the public. They are for the most part, very simple. Especially model 3 and Y. Parts are cheap and now readily available. Service mode built into the screen for diagnostics and codes without needing any other tools. They certainly had to become that brand, but wither way. I’d argue they are the most right to repair brand on the road today

Tesla has come a very long way since they started. When they first started they didn’t want any one to get parts or repair it themselves. I still don’t think their parts are cheap. Suspension parts coolant system parts. The reason I don’t drive a Tesla now is because of the few places that sell parts and the average cost of keeping one in top shape for four years seems to be a lot. I understand no oil changes and the cost of electricity is cheaper than gas but I really don’t do much to my Honda in 4 years and 150k miles. I do love Tesla for opening the ev market and showing people how awesome ev vehicles can be. Before them ev vehicles in general were lacking.