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Slate Auto will retrofit an existing 1.4 million square foot factory in Warsaw, Indiana.
Sometimes i think op does not even look at the articles and only post them for the points.
On one hand, 20k for base model simplistic, non monstrosity of a truck? On the other hand, backed by bezos.
Fuck…
I personally would call it the bare model rather than base model, because it’s literally bare. I think most people will end up spending minimum 25k to get it on par with base models of other regular vehicles.
Yeah I’m really curious to see the add-on prices. 150 miles of range sux, how much is the extended battery? How about power windows? A sound system? Easily can see it being $40k with those 3 things.
I think personally I’d be fine using a bluetooth box and I’m pretty sure that there could be cheap aftermarket solutions for the windows. With the battery I agree. And yeah Bezos isn’t really better than Musk.
Really hope they’ll make a 4x4 version.
This thing has the equivalent towing capacity of a Chevy Impala. There are utility carts with more power.
I don’t think a 4x4 will make any sense without a complete redesign of the drive system.
It’s not really a truck, it’s a re-bodied golf kart.
I’m not looking for a thing for towing. Nobody is looking at this thing thinking they’re going to be towing a boat to the lake twice a year.
I’m looking for a small pickup that’s useful in the winter and mild off-pavement capabilities.
Shit, FWD might even work.
No, of course, you were talking about 4x4.
My point isn’t about towing per se, but what the towing capacity tells you about the power output of the motor - which is relevant to 4x4 activities. You aren’t going to be pushing through mud or soft sand in this thing, the motor will stall out.
