I want to see pricing for the extended battery pack and bed cover, but that's still a good starting price for a barebones little city truck.

I'm really hoping it catches on with some fleet sales and DIYers/commuters who don't actually need a Ferd F-teen-thousand.

I emailed them and asked if it was possible to get the SUV body without rear seats because I have large dogs who can’t sit well on seats designed for humans.

They told me they have a pet friendly kit and accessories in the works.

Honestly, that’s how you sell me a car. I like dogs more than people.

I really really want this to succeed but, especially without the federal credit, I am not sure it will if the rumors about Ford’s Maverick EV at $29,999 end up being true (and they actually stock that model). Ford has capital to burn compared to a startup, so this is largely going to depend too on how much Slate’s upgrades cost. If the average person is given a choice of the same features (like automatic windows) for a few hundred dollars difference most are going to go with the dealership that’s been down the street for decades. If that happens I am afraid the enthusiast market won’t be enough to sustain Slate.

They've said mid-20s for at least a year now, I'm excited. My custom design is slick.

I am so skeptical... why on earth would the parasite class (bezos and friends) want to empower people?

https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/08/inside-the-ev-startup-secretly-backed-by-jeff-bezos/

If Slate actually delivers for that price, I'll get one. If they dick around, like they did on the reservations, they can suck it.

I don't like buying vehicles, but I will have to remember this if mine gives up. The biggest concern I have for this vehicle is my legs. Vehicles are typically made for shorter people. I have to be very careful about leg space when buying. I was in a van where my shoe got stuck on the accelerator under the break pedal. That was not fun. I also get cramps if my knees are locked in position or are touching the dash or console. Looking at this truck, I am assuming it does not take tall people into consideration, but I will look if I need to buy something.

Does it float ? Short answer only

Is it open source? Where's the designs so I can build one myself?

Fuck yes.

Is this the Bezos truck?