Wouldn't it be awesome to get the EV credit now?

[brian10x]

Wouldn't it be awesome if we could pay ahead of production and get the EV credit before it goes away? Of course, that would require a VIN number, and that is impossible at this point, but a guy can dream.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

Well they could just make vins for trucks to be haha

 

[E90400K]

Well, a VIN, AND YOU ACTUALLY BUY A SLATE TRUCK, but that's just a minor detail.

 

[brian10x]

I'm ready to give Slate some money right now, just PROMISE delivery. I want to pay now and get the first one!

 

[Daemoch]

"I'll gladly pay you tomorrow for a hamburger today."
In theory, I don't think there is anything technically stopping that. Its no more outlandish than going short or long on a stock, and that happens a few million times a day.

 

[jchetty]

That would be cool. Kinda like the First #7500 orders (going by reservation number) have the option to buy now.

They will send you a serialized key and you can finance at $1/ month until delivery and then pay the balance or refinance before delivery.

 

[brian10x]

That would be cool. Kinda like the First #7500 orders (going by reservation number) have the option to buy now.

They will send you a serialized key and you can finance at $1/ month until delivery and then pay the balance or refinance before delivery.

Capital idea dear sir! Is anyone from Slate reading this? Take my damned money.

 

[Daemoch]

Capital idea dear sir! Is anyone from Slate reading this? Take my damned money.

/Gets in line.....

 

[brian10x]

I guess I'm drinking the Slate Kool-aid. I'm 65 and this is the first time I've wanted to buy a first year vehicle so bad. And I'm in the auto repair industry and I always recommend waiting until at least the second model year so the bugs are worked out!

 

[Daemoch]

I guess I'm drinking the Slate Kool-aid. I'm 65 and this is the first time I've wanted to buy a first year vehicle so bad. And I'm in the auto repair industry and I always recommend waiting until at least the second model year so the bugs are worked out!

yah, but when you work on 'bugs' for a living and this one is designed to BE worked on......

It reminds me of the old Volvos in the 70s-80s or that one 1980s Dodge that only used one size bolt head for everything. It's just so easy to work with!

 

[brian10x]

When you get poorly made crap fixed every day, sometimes , at the end of the day, a guy just wants a relaxing, stress-free drive in a reliable (looking at you, my lovely Tacoma) vehicle and leave the bugs at work.
Some of you may relate!

 

[Letas]

yah, but when you work on 'bugs' for a living and this one is designed to BE worked on......

It reminds me of the old Volvos in the 70s-80s or that one 1980s Dodge that only used one size bolt head for everything. It's just so easy to work with!

I am trying to understand the thought process going around saying this vehicle is "designed to be worked on". Cosmetic and accessories, yes, it seems it will be easy- but mechanically? EVs are quite the opposite of that. Batteries are NOT designed to be worked on by any means, and generally just get recalled or replaced if there are issues. Even a top-notch youtube technician can not fix a PCB or isolation fault. And the battery is going to make up a majority of the cost on this machine...

 

[Dorbiman]

I am trying to understand the thought process going around saying this vehicle is "designed to be worked on". Cosmetic and accessories, yes, it seems it will be easy- but mechanically? EVs are quite the opposite of that. Batteries are NOT designed to be worked on by any means, and generally just get recalled or replaced if there are issues. Even a top-notch youtube technician can not fix a PCB or isolation fault. And the battery is going to make up a majority of the cost on this machine...

I think it's pretty straight forward. Drivetrain will likely be a non-issue for the lifetime of the vehicle. But things like body panels, mirrors, brake lights, bumpers, seats, door cards, window regulators, switches, etc are all designed to be repairable or replaced.

 

[Letas]

I think it's pretty straight forward. Drivetrain will likely be a non-issue for the lifetime of the vehicle. But things like body panels, mirrors, brake lights, bumpers, seats, door cards, window regulators, switches, etc are all designed to be repairable or replaced.

"Lifetime of the vehicle" is determined by the user I suppose. Plenty of ICEs and EVs both dying at 30k miles, while plenty make it to 300k. Saying it will be a non-issue when we have not seen one in the wild yet is a bit of an assumption.

Everything you state can be repaired by a competent youtube mechanic on vehicles today. What makes Slate different?