Which generation will be the biggest owners of Slates?

[slateya]

My take:
The Slate was designed by a bunch of Gen X auto industry rebels.

Some Boomers think these crazy kids came up with a nifty idea.

Millennials are curious but skeptical of the low tech. “You mean I have to take my key out of my pocket and put it in the car?”

Gen Z is hopeful but it still might be out of their price range. Also, learning what a crank window is.

My Alpha is excited to borrow mine when he is old enough but still believes most of what I say and has been hearing nothing but hype from me.

Full disclosure, I am a confused Gen X/Millennial born in the between years.

Let’s keep it civil with some fun generational discussion and not bashing. 😊

 

[KevinRS]

I think once it's in full production and open orders, it may become popular as a first car unless other things change. The price is now lower than the average used car, and the lowest priced used cars I think are getting worse and worse for reliability.
Kid in high school or even going to college wants to get a car, here's an option that's new with warrantee, costs close to what used does, is cheaper to run, and can be customized. Some parents would prefer something that they can't drive a bunch of other students around in, and it has up to date safety features unlike the 10+ year old compact car.

 

[BobSentMe]

I think Gen X, work from home people are the greatest market for this vehicle.

We're not stuck in our vehicles for hours like we used to be, having to commute to an office and back. My kids are growing up and driving on their own now, so having a big cab or even the SUV version doesn't interest me. I can drive this thing to the two places I frequent the most: home depot and the grocery store. And this thing actually fits in my driveway, unlike other trucks sold by other people.

It's a utilitarian vehicle for people who need a utilitarian vehicle and nothing more.

 

[atreis]

I think it will appeal to people in their 50s who no longer have kids at home, and to younger people who don't yet have kids at home. It's not a great family car.

 

[Mac-Tyson]

My take:
The Slate was designed by a bunch of Gen X auto industry rebels.

Some Boomers think these crazy kids came up with a nifty idea.

Millennials are curious but skeptical of the low tech. “You mean I have to take my key out of my pocket and put it in the car?”

Gen Z is hopeful but it still might be out of their price range. Also, learning what a crank window is.

My Alpha is excited but still believes most of what I say and has been hearing nothing but hype from me.

Full disclosure, I am a confused Gen X/Millennial born in the between years.

Let’s keep it civil with some fun generational discussion and not bashing. 😊

Feel you on that last line but the gap years of Millennial and Zoomer. According to Reddit I'm both lol.

 

[Driven5]

Full disclosure, I am a confused Gen X/Millennial born in the between years.

I believe the term you're looking for is Xennial.

 

[sodamo]

I think this will garner great boomer appeal for nostalgic reasons, but will become a much appreciated pass down due to its flexibility. Yup, this Slate was my Grandpa’s when new, mine now.

 

[adele]

I'm Gen Z. I think we young people tend to be into "retro" things for fun/aesthetics. Kids on tiktok romanticize vinyl records, old cameras, flip phones, etc. Personally I like crank windows not just because they're my childhood, but because they're just safer and more reliable. Also, I haven't spoken to anyone in real life who likes touchscreens in cars. I think most of us have some level of resentment towards them.

 

[Tinker]

Millennials buying it for their soon-to-be 16-year-old. Because it has newer car safety stuff, limits passengers and reminds of his first car……a Chevy luv…..

 

[KevinRS]

I think it will appeal to people in their 50s who no longer have kids at home, and to younger people who don't yet have kids at home. It's not a great family car.

It's not a great family car if it's the only car. Most families have more than 1, so one can be the SUV the whole family fits in, and the 2nd car a slate.
On the other hand, with the SUV kit, it could also be the first car. I don't see that kicking off big at first though.

 

[E90400K]

Boomers.

While we invented all this tech, we can live without it. We can read a paper map to get somewhere. We own our homes and we can wire our own L2 EVSE. And we like to drive, are mostly retired and have time to wait at DCFC. We grew up maintaining ICEV, so maintaining an EV with so many less moving parts is LOL a piece of cake.

And we can write a check for $27K to buy a Slate and can afford to get it painted too.

 

[Trace26]

It's not a great family car if it's the only car. Most families have more than 1, so one can be the SUV the whole family fits in, and the 2nd car a slate.
On the other hand, with the SUV kit, it could also be the first car. I don't see that kicking off big at first though.

As a guy with two kids and planning on more, we're that family. 3 row SUV and a future Slate.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

I know there they are aiming for both a to b workers, collage kids, and the new teen car market.

The a to b because they just need a affordable vehicle that get’s them to work and home no fuss

The collage kids kinda the same deal but they can customize it to fit them selves

And the new car teens the parents would get them a slate for the high safety rating and affordability

At least that how I see it

The a to b would just keep it basic for the most part

The collage kids would customize it most likely when they order it

And the teen’s parents would get it for safety and the teens can customize it over time (birthday gifts/holiday gifts) I would assume

 

[The Weatherman]

Boomers for sure. More disposable income and these were the trucks we started with. 1970-80 small Nissan, Toyota, Chevy S10 and Ford Ranger.

But hey, I am one so there is that.

 

[bartflossom]

I have owned two cars that were designed to appeal to the youth market, and in both cases, the average age of the purchasers was 50+. My Pontiac Solstice, and my wife's Scion. I hope this appeals broadly across all ages but I checked Boomer in the poll.