Yes, the Slate DOES compete with the Maverick (and more!)

[AZFox]

The only areas where the slate beats the maverick are price under 30, size small, and gas mileage EV. But if those are the priorities, then the slate wins.

EV was only two letters in that sentence, so let me point out that the slate won't require the expense and hassle of maintaining and repairing a lot of extra moving parts. In the long run that adds up to a big difference.

Initial price is only part of cost-of-ownership.

Another important distinction was omitted: You can reconfigure a Slate, either initially or later if you decide.

 

[Whitesands]

For me the Mav isn't even on my radar for many reasons, such as reliability and extra tech. The one I have now is better than the Maverick since it can tow the Slate ON a trailer.

 

[AngryMedic]

Total cost of ownership, cost of getting me from A to B. Nothing more…..nothing less.

 

[AZFox]

Total cost of ownership, cost of getting me from A to B. Nothing more…..nothing less.

I suppose. If you're traveling via Uber, maybe.

Total cost of ownership is the cost of getting from "all of the letters" to "all of the other letters" over a period of time.

Depreciation (Price at purchase minus value at sale)
Insurance, Registration, etc.
Fuel / Energy
Maintenance and Repairs
...

I'm just pointing out that extra maintenance and repair costs that are related to the extra moving parts are a gotcha for non-EVs, especially if you keep the vehicle for a long time. Say, past the warranty period.

Savings on "energy vs. fuel" and "zero vs. much-more-than-zero" required maintenance and repair costs are parts of cost-of-ownership that many of theses comparisons seem to be ignoring.

Extra moving parts cost extra money.

I would guess that even upgrading to a brand new battery after the warranty expires still leaves you money ahead.

Now do you understand why I say "initial price is only part of cost-of-ownership"?

And let's not forget: Those mandatory maintenance and repairs also require time spent and a Hassle Factor as well. Those are worth something. Factor that in.

 

[AngryMedic]

I didn't mean to sound like I was calling you wrong.... my personal logic when purchasing a vehicle is the total cost of ownership.... I apologize for the way I worded that.

 

[inline_five]

I find towing a weird criteria. Like if you're towing often enough to warrant a bigger truck then that means it's business related and that's a different class of truck. If you might tow a trailer once a year, just rent one, it's so much cheaper.
Exp: I had a college friend who said they wanted to get rid of their car for a truck. I asked why? She replied "I move every year and having a truck bed would make it easier" I said in return, you could just rent a truck for a day. Instead of having to pay for more gas. She graduated, only moved once after that and bought another car.
My point is, people have a problem wanting a vehicle that does EVERYTHING, when all they need as a Honda Civic because they live alone, work an office, and sit on their couch the rest of the time.
Or people that think they need road trip range, when they've done one road trip outside the Slate's range in the last 10 years. Rent a car or just slow down and enjoy the stops.
For me, my wife has a 3row SUV and we have a old farm truck that can tow. I just want something reliable to make supply runs to town without messing up the wife's car.
Okay, my babbling is over. I'm sure the forum grammar nazi will find something. lol

That's what is so great about the Maverick. 38-40 mpg while you commute on weekdays, and you can tow your camper to the lake on the weekend. Or do a Home Depot run w/ 4x8 sheets without renting a trailer. Or bring home a pallet of flooring.

It hits all the boxes especially in 2022-2023 when the prices were much lower. Something like 60% of buyers have never owned a Ford before, me included. They are stealing a lot of business from other manufacturers.

I drive 400 mile round trips every few weeks, sometimes as often as 2x a week. It would be annoying to spend hours charging when I can just quickly fill up and go. I'm doing it for work, I don't have time to slow down and enjoy the stops.

Could I make it work? Yes, but I'd be leaving my house hours ahead of when I normally do. Time is a consideration - for those who are retired I suppose it isn't (I'd actually argue it's more important, tbh).

 

[Dorbiman]

Dont disagree as a whole, but this one’s off base a bit. Lots of people have toy haulers they’re taking out monthly, big boats, etc.

If you're towing a toy hauler, you're not looking at the Slate as an option anyway. Most people run a 3/4 ton for that, and if it's a 5th wheel trailer, then you're definitely not considering a Slate lol.

 

[Trace26]

That's what is so great about the Maverick. 38-40 mpg while you commute on weekdays, and you can tow your camper to the lake on the weekend. Or do a Home Depot run w/ 4x8 sheets without renting a trailer. Or bring home a pallet of flooring.

It hits all the boxes especially in 2022-2023 when the prices were much lower. Something like 60% of buyers have never owned a Ford before, me included. They are stealing a lot of business from other manufacturers.

I drive 400 mile round trips every few weeks, sometimes as often as 2x a week. It would be annoying to spend hours charging when I can just quickly fill up and go. I'm doing it for work, I don't have time to slow down and enjoy the stops.

Could I make it work? Yes, but I'd be leaving my house hours ahead of when I normally do. Time is a consideration - for those who are retired I suppose it isn't (I'd actually argue it's more important, tbh).

Oh yeah, the Maverick is a great truck! If you like Ford.. lol