It’s not an entirely analog experience, though; a Slate smartphone app can manage settings, change drive mode, and provide range and charging info. But only when connected locally to the car—there’s no embedded modem, so forget about remote access. And the company says that while it may use data from the app to improve its products, it won’t sell that data.

"We pinky swear that we will not sell any of the massive trove of data we're collecting on you and your driving, especially not to insurance companies."