$24,950 SLATE EV Truck / SUV Info & News

[NY_Rob]

^ amazing how quickly they went from concept to actually producing a vehicle! It just shows that it doesn't have to take years to bring a new product to market if you Keep it Simple. I think they discovered the secret

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[Administrator]

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[DuoRivian]

I assume destination on top so $26.5k or close to it. Still aggressive.

 

[CharonPDX]

^ amazing how quickly they went from concept to actually producing a vehicle! It just shows that it doesn't have to take years to bring a new product to market if you Keep it Simple. I think they discovered the secret

The secret is massive money backing from a multi-billionaire.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

The secret is massive money backing from a multi-billionaire.

yup. It’s a lot easier to bring a product to market when your funding is already secured.

 

[CharonPDX]

yup. It’s a lot easier to bring a product to market when your funding is already secured.

For counter point - see Aptera. They've been "production ready" for years, just lacking the funding to actually start full series production.

 

[Gen(R3)Xer]

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Whew! I was worried that it was going to cost $27,500 for a small 2-seat pickup with subpar range. I’m still not sure how competitive it will be against Ford’s new $30K EV pickup, but who knows if that will ever release for that price anyway.

P.S. When is the Slate supposed to go on sale?

 

[RWerksman]

Autopian video discussing it.

P.S. When is the Slate supposed to go on sale?

They are asking for additional deposits on the 24th. Deliveries have been stated as late this year, so probably late November early December?

Big question is the battery size / range for the $25k.

 

[Gen(R3)Xer]

Autopian video discussing it.


They are asking for additional deposits on the 24th. Deliveries have been stated as late this year, so probably late November early December?

Big question is the battery size / range for the $25k.

I thought there were two options:

“The Slate Truck offers an estimated range of 150 miles with its standard 52.7 kWh battery and up to 240 miles with the optional 84.3 kWh battery.”

 

[RWerksman]

I thought there were two options:

“The Slate Truck offers an estimated range of 150 miles with its standard 52.7 kWh battery and up to 240 miles with the optional 84.3 kWh battery.”

Yeah, supposedly. The R1 was announced to have a 180 degree tailgate too. Who knows - they might have bailed on one (or both) the batteries when the rebate went out the window. Suddenly they could source it from anywhere.

That's the thing that I feel everyone is missing here. That US sourcing battery requirement is completely out the window now. They can get it from anywhere, and just have to deal with the regular costs for it. My guess is THAT is where the price difference is mainly coming from. They may just choose to split the difference in size or go with a completely different chemistry.

I'd just roll with one option for now for super simplification. My understanding is that the only mandated option which is not user changeable is the battery. If there was just one, it would probably be a win for everyone.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Not sure why I just gave them another $300 and they can't even tell me.

 

[Tim-in-CA]

https://www.slate.auto

 

[TollKeeper]

No AWD? Thats a no for me. With where I am planning to move, AWD or 4x4 is a requirement.

 

[3wisemonkeyz]

This may be a killer vehicle for my home service business, especially with Mavericks pushing $40k and not needing a second row. I bet fleet buyers are taking a serious look

 

[Great Gatsby]

I went from "not for me" to "wait...this is brilliant!"

Was wondering why this had not been come up with sooner. Really like the modular idea behind it. Build a basic truck, so you can have the factory going and keep cranking them out, but then add the stuff afterwards so people have the choice to modify it to high heaven.

As a commuter car, if this is even decent, it'll be hard to at least not consider it. Buy decently equipped for under $30k and just absolutely murder it with miles for errands and around town duty.

I hope it does well. It'll be a very good first EV for a lot of people who are curious.

Is this a win all around? Even without the tax credit, impressive.

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