SLATE Truck Debuts as a Pickup convertible-to SUV. Priced Under $20K With Incentive

[MaintGrl]

OK, if we're adding images, here's mine.

Kinda reminds me of an older Bronco..

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[NW Ontario Ford Lightning]

IF they can hit that price point, I say it is a good addition to the options for people, I like it as a hobbie-farm mini-truck in a milder climate than I see...kinda follows the same line of thinking as the scout. We need some more affordable model EV's

and not everyone need 400 mile range in 'every vehicle' - and what I mean is, most of us have more than one vechicle at home, between my wife and I we have three. (one ICE and two EV's) so don't look at the Slate as a one size to fit all uses, most families have several vechicles, this only needs to fit some of the uses.
Does it have a Frunk?!

 

[Effonefiddy Lightning]

What market is this for?

1000lbs towing
Rwd only.
5ft bed

Aunt Betty's flower shop, Small Town anywhere U.S.A.

 

[Scorpio3d]

OK, their reveal was pretty cool! Which of course is the point of the presser. I see the use case for it and many on this forum have done things to make their truck theirs so from that standpoint, it is a good marketing gimmick.-this is what you get, but here’s what you can do to it. Now, if they can figure out how to add more range or more speed.

 

[hturnerfamily]

we are spoiled...

 

[RickKeen]

Lack of AWD really limits the market for places like MN where it snows a couple months of the year. Would want at least front drive.

But cost is nice.

 

[Heliian]

we are spoiled...

No, you're deprived. They've kept these economical city trucks away from the usa for ever.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/...-truck-first-drive-review-japan-mobility-show

 

[BlueLightning]

Amazon is good at one or two things, maybe three now. But this pushes their limits.

Remember their Amazon Fire Phone?

Stick to what you know:

1. Stuffing items in boxes and shipping.

2. Streaming movies and selling Kindle books.

And now…maybe…

3. Shooting rockets in the air.

Time will tell if normal ICE truck/SUV people will accept this. Price is right, have to see if they can keep it at production.

Tesla, GM, RAM all failed that goal!

“Here is the $39,990 EV truck!” Right?!

 

[watts/up]

This isn't an Amazon thing. Bezos is a backer/investor but Amazon doesn't directly have anything to do with this. In fact, I believe they've got more of a connection to Rivian with their contract to produce delivery vehicles.

Also, Blue Origin is not an Amazon thing either.

 

[watts/up]

One hundred percent agree. All those customization costs will add up quickly, potentially pricing it out of the competition. Then, if the Federal rebate goes away, it's pretty much a non-starter. That would be a bummer.

 

[THX1138]

What market is this for?

1000lbs towing
Rwd only.
5ft bed

Garden and lawn work seems like practical use for it.

 

[FloridaMan655321]

I felt the same way. No offense to those who love it, but it kinda reminded me of a glorified golf cart. But I do appreciate that there is finally a $20k US made EV on the market.. potentially.

Except there are glorified golf carts that can reach 20k, and have you looked at the side by side prices?

 

[FloridaMan655321]

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Here’s my configured option. I think it will look dandy next the Lightning.

Very nice, I like your style, as I think my configuration would be just about the same.

 

[The Weatherman]

Very nice, I like your style, as I think my configuration would be just about the same.

I think it will like my Lightning had a new born.

 

[FloridaMan655321]

I’m not sure it would make a good farm or ranch vehicle. 2WD, low torque, and minuscule towing capacity are all big hits on its usefulness. Most side by sides in the price range would arguably add more utility value.

I see this more as an inexpensive urban/suburban runabout.

Now if they put a second motor on the front axle, I think it becomes much more interesting.

There are a whole bunch of farmers who would disagree. Many farmers purchased 2wd S10/Rangers from the 80s/90s. Just need a vehicle to bring some tools to a tractor or haul some dirt from one place to another.

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