Slate EV Pickup

I LUV the concept, if you know what I mean. But, I'd rather get a barebones 4-door hatch like the OG Rabbit. If the back seat is made easy to remove it is amazing how.much cargo you can carry in one. Too many times in life I need to carry more than 2.people.
 
AuthorEditor said:
I LUV the concept, if you know what I mean. But, I'd rather get a barebones 4-door hatch like the OG Rabbit. If the back seat is made easy to remove it is amazing how.much cargo you can carry in one. Too many times in life I need to carry more than 2.people.
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they just released the ID.Polo in Europe, and it starts at $25K euros, but it won't come here.
 
AuthorEditor said:
... like the OG Rabbit ....
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How about a Scirocco? 🤤 Lines on those are so classy, real drivers car (Sad I was a bit too young/poor/stupid) to buy one of these back in the day)
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I have always been interested in the little guys trying to make stuff happen. (Elio motors was one that seemed promising and fell apart). Slate seems to have their plans well in place. They have lots of do it yourself tutorials for installing all their accessories, or they have partnered with RepairPal shops (which I think is CarMax?) if you want someone else to do it. They make a big margin on accessories compared to the vehicle itself, so they can cater to folks that want cheap or that want custom.

Its definitely not for everyone. But I also had an old Ford Ranger with the 4 banger and a 5 speed just to haul metal for recycling or grabbing a fridge or "truck stuff" that didn't mean "haul stuff". This seems like it could be a great fit if it's a secondary/tertiary vehicle or have a limited commute.

I wanted a Maverick when they came out, but Ford saw how much demand there was and has jacked the price up a ton on those. This might find that same level of demand.
 
E365 said:
Slate, a new EV company, just unveiled their first truck. Funded by Jeff Bezos, apparently. www.slate.auto

Designed to be very basic, and highly customizable.
RWD only
Under $20k after Federal Rebate
Made in USA
No infortainment screen
No speakers
Manual windows
J3400 charge port
150 miles range, upgradable to 240 miles
Payload around 1,400 lbs
Towing around 1,000 lbs
Only comes in Grey and designed to be easily vinyl wrapped.
Optional “SUV kit”
20-80% DCFC around 30 minutes.
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Cool idea and concept it’ll find a home somewhere someplace and for someone.
 
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