$24,950 SLATE Truck News & Info

[Tbone91]

Power windows are 100% proven, low tech and work. The ONLY reason to not go with them is marketing BS. At least you can add them after the fact, but power windows are super simple and use practically no power.

However power windows have pricey motors that burn out. Crank windows always work as long as your hands do old technology but longevity is far superior.

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[babytruk]

However power windows have pricey motors that burn out. Crank windows always work as long as your hands do old technology but longevity is far superior.

I actually owned a Taurus with crank windows but power locks. Never thought of it “before” I owned that car but easily the power locks were more important than the windows once I was driving it.

 

[Tbone91]

I actually owned a Taurus with crank windows but power locks. Never thought of it “before” I owned that car but easily the power locks were more important than the windows once I was driving it.

That's different, didn't know they would do power locks but not windows. I will say surprisingly, my unc had a 1956 Cadillac Sedan deVille and it had power windows and locks until he had attained that vehicle I didn't realize power options were available way back then

 

[jpj]

The Slate is coming. It's small, has hand crank windows and no radio. It will be a two seater EV made in America. Read about here:

https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/...indows-and-no-radio-699b285a?mod=hp_lead_pos9

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/24/slate-ev-pickup-truck-ceo-business-goals.html

 

[atomguy245]

This will end up with a small, loyal enthusiast community, but I doubt it'll ever become a huge selling vehicle. Too basic for today's buyers, and if you start adding options you quickly get into a price range where a full featured truck like the Maverick would be competition.

 

[atomguy245]

There’s properly taxes on EVs?? That's wild! Sorry, but just curious as I have the EB

My state has annual property tax on all vehicles - cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs etc payable to the city or town. Then on top of that you have to pay for your license plates to the state every 3 years.

 

[Tbone91]

My state has annual property tax on all vehicles - cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs etc payable to the city or town. Then on top of that you have to pay for your license plates to the state every 3 years.

And here I thought NY was bad we have plates every 2 years tho.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

This will end up with a small, loyal enthusiast community, but I doubt it'll ever become a huge selling vehicle. Too basic for today's buyers, and if you start adding options you quickly get into a price range where a full featured truck like the Maverick would be competition.

It won't take much in slate options to reach the Maverick price.
Any color other than Gray add $500-$1,500
Here are your choices.

Slate $24.950 +destination fee.
Slate now only has 1 battery choice 205 mi range.
0 to 60 8 seconds top speed 90 mph
OR
for $2,195 more you can have
a real valueat $27,145

Or $3,195 more than a slateat $28,145

+ destination fee

 

[Blue_Max]

Power windows are 100% proven, low tech and work. The ONLY reason to not go with them is marketing BS. At least you can add them after the fact, but power windows are super simple and use practically no power.

Crank windows are 100% proven, low tech, and work. They are super simple and use no power. I fail to see a marketing BS reason for using them, though. People (such as yourself) are aghast at the very idea of cranking a window.

 

[OR3X]

I can see both sides of the window thing. My 1990 Mistubishi Mighty Max has crank windows, and while they work flawlessly, trying to roll the passenger side window up or down from the driver seat is annoying. Especially if you're actively driving at the time. Makes you really miss that magic button.

 

[710-oil-614]

Just a real hard no from me. It's like a $30k golf cart.

 

[Carlitos_92]

You can also read about it here, and here...

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/24-950-slate-truck-news-info.65494/

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...tion-25k-slate-ev-truck-coming-in-2026.64990/

But we can never have enough threads where a bunch of crotchety old guys tell us how they aren't interested in something.

 

[Tbone91]

I've got crank windows in my 1991 Camaro and when it randomly starts raining is it a pain, maybe. However I roll driver's side up first and have mastered reaching across while driving to roll the passenger window up. I've had burned out power windows before. While the crank might be inconvenient at times I kinda prefer them again tho, I'm old school and want a CD player in my Maverick to each their own

 

[babytruk]

I had a couple VW Beetle convertibles back in the day and I could easily crank down all 4 from the drivers seat, and even pop the Convertable top off.

 

[Tbone91]

I had a couple VW Beetle convertibles back in the day and I could easily crank down all 4 from the drivers seat, and even pop the Convertable top off.

I had a '88 Plymouth Horizon, same thing, could roll all the windows down from the driver's seat. Small cars can be convenient...at times

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