What Would You Do if The Slate Truck Does Not Manifest?

[GaRailroader]

I am an accelerator investor of Aptera and reservation holder for Telo and Slate. If Slate doesn't manifest itself then hopefully Aptera or Telo does. Back in 2022 I got rid of a 2019 Colorado extended cab, RWD, 6 speed manual and replaced it with a 2022 Nissan Leaf. I decided the drawbacks of having an ICE vehicle outweighed the drawbacks of not having a pick-up. I do rent pick-ups from time to time as the need arises. Since my employer has free EV charging at the office I am really incentivized to drive an EV. I now have 26,600 miles on my Leaf and have spent a grand total of $57.69 on electricity to charge it over 3.5 years.

 

[Moosetags]

We currently have a fleet consisting of a Rivian R1T and a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax 2500. We also tow a 25' Airstream Travel Trailer with both of our trucks. Later this year, we plan to replace the Duramax with a Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss and go total electric.

We put a deposit on a Slate on the first day, and a truly excited about the concept. Assuming that the Slate comes to pass, we sell the Rivian and replace it with the new Slate. Even though the Slate cannot pull the Airstream, it can fulfill the Rivian's other duties.

We greatly appreciate the concept of the Slate. We plan to leave our Slate just as it comes from the Factory.

If the Slate does not make it to the finish line, it will be a shame as the country really needs the Slate. I, for one, will be greatly disappointed if the Slate fails. If the Slate does not appear on my driveway, I will keep the Rivian and proceed.

Brian

 

[metroshot]

..., I'll most likely continue driving my E53 X5 as I plan to restore the front and rear end by the end of this year giving another decade of suspension life.

You actually have a working E53 ?

My 2001 E53 was long gone by 2005 when the repairs became excessive.

The worst were the rear tire camber that wore out 20" tires like TP.

I did love the traction - the 60:40 front rear power was amazing - true road magnet!

 

[crownmountain]

This question sent my imagination to overdrive. My plan is to replace a MINI Cooper S EV with the Slate. Then I remembered John Cooper made a MINI pickup Photo of one. Maybe I could cut the back open and have a truck. Then reality returned and I will drive the wheels off the MINI.

 

[Adam W]

Weird that not one person has said "buy a Maverick." 🤷

 

[sodamo]

Weird that not one person has said "buy a Maverick." 🤷

Not weird at all, serious Slate folks don’t have Maverick on their radar.

 

[cvollers]

Weird that not one person has said "buy a Maverick." 🤷

This audience isn’t cross shopping Maverick vs. Slate which is exactly opposite to what most reviewers think is happening.

 

[Adam W]

This audience isn’t cross shopping Maverick vs. Slate which is exactly opposite to what most reviewers think is happening.

Yeah, that was meant as a tongue-in-cheek jab at those reviewers. I should have put a /s at the end. 😂

 

[Luxrage]

Weird that not one person has said "buy a Maverick." 🤷

I can't get past those four doors! A used two door Bronco, on the other hand...

 

[sodamo]

This audience isn’t cross shopping Maverick vs. Slate which is exactly opposite to what most reviewers think is happening.

I suspect those reviewers don’t have a clue as to the draw of the Slate.
sure, the EV vs ICE for some (many)
the blank Slate philosophy - relief from the forced “features” we don’t want
the DYI - i would never consider bringing a new/almost new vehicle in my garage and purposely do something that would void the warranty, threaten resale value, attempt to modify in some way that fails, etc. i don’t see any of those drawbacks with a Slate, even should I destroy a panel doing a mod, most likely there will be a reasonable repair or even replacement at tolerable cost. Potential that just doesn’t exist on a Maverick or others unless you are a competent, skilled person.

 

[cvollers]

I suspect those reviewers don’t have a clue as to the draw of the Slate.
sure, the EV vs ICE for some (many)
the blank Slate philosophy - relief from the forced “features” we don’t want
the DYI - i would never consider bringing a new/almost new vehicle in my garage and purposely do something that would void the warranty, threaten resale value, attempt to modify in some way that fails, etc. i don’t see any of those drawbacks with a Slate, even should I destroy a panel doing a mod, most likely there will be a reasonable repair or even replacement at tolerable cost. Potential that just doesn’t exist on a Maverick or others unless you are a competent, skilled person.

If you make a comparison table listing Slate features in one column and then other vehicles in adjacent columns, it becomes obvious pretty quickly that no other vehicle checks the same boxes as Slate.

 

[slateya]

If you make a comparison table listing Slate features in one column and then other vehicles in adjacent columns, it becomes obvious pretty quickly that no other vehicle checks the same boxes as Slate.

I am in the never Maverick camp.

 

[5ohbrad]

Unfortunately, I think the Scout decently equipped is going to be $75K.

I was thinking the same thing. The EV only should be a bit cheaper and I won’t need all the extras. Hoping it will be in the low 60’s.

 

[metroshot]

Unfortunately, I think the Scout decently equipped is going to be $75K.

Wow in a similar comparison, that's like me trying to order a Ford Lightning EV for $39K (Pro trim) but needing all the extra stuff (bells & whistles) for a $100K (Platinum trim).

I ended up with a Lariat trim for $70K

 

[Swinefuzz]

Not weird at all, serious Slate folks don’t have Maverick on their radar.