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‘Slate starts shipping to buyers in the fourth quarter of 2026’
I’d be very surprised if it ever makes it to production.
But the specs, if met, range and price.
The thing would be great for an urban puddle jumper.
As for crash ratings, testing. We shall see.
But I doubt it .

Top speed 90 mph,
Interstate at 80 mph, range would be something like 20 miles tops.
Even with some aero dynamic thoughts.
Zero to sixty in five minutes.
Quarter mile time, after lunch.
I bet there’s quicker golf carts. :XD

I no longer think it fugly, it looks adequate.
I’ll be keeping my Ecoboost.
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Keep me with an ICE, even if it's 'puter controlled.... That Slate size reminds me of the earlier model Colorado/Canyon trucks.
Not for me, ' but you be free to be' 👍
 

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Looks very much like the 84 Bronco II I had, if the roof was taken off. They should sell well. There is a need for a bare bones EV.
 

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It's an EV YUGO. I configured 1 but it does not show the price. Seat covers are optional? This is a vehicle designed for India and being sold to Americans. I have a feeling when people find out that charging overnight with a 20 AMP 120v receptacle only adds 10 to 20 miles of range they will see they have been duped. And why do ALL EVS have to have such ugly wheels?
 

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if this sells like hotcakes watch for a response from the big 3
If it sells like hotcakes watch the price jump up. Plus the buy online ship to your home is not possible in all states. Also "service partner to be named later". In other words an Amazon return for defective trucks :ROFLMAO:
 

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Guess it competes with the Mav as something that provides the basic needs of a small truck, but wow the Slate can definitely be...basic-er. Some Mavs will feel like a Rolls Royce comparatively.
 

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I really like the strip down get only what you want approach for this. However the short range and slow charging speeds will be what holds it back. 150 miles on small battery and 240 on the large with a max charging speed as of this announcement 120kw with no idea of the charging curve.

I wish them well and I do hope it does well, but still talking about a $27k truck before the tax incentive. I feel it highlights how well Ford is actually doing with the Maverick to be able to keep prices in the $20k area for the lower trims and are still relatively nicely equipped at that. This truck will need to have the 240 mile pack as the minimum, but as you can see that price shoots up fast. I think it really needs to be priced in the teens as the starting point.

As a cross reference the Telo appears to be bringing a lot to the small truck space, but similar challenges. I hope they all do well. Ford has proved it with the Maverick that there is demand in this small truck space, but the price has to be right.
 

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This looks neat. I really like the small size as even the Mav is a little "big" for my tastes. I really want that 80's Japanese import size truck to exist again, but I'm afraid with all of the modern safety considerations it just isn't possible anymore. :sadface:
 

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Can't wait to find out that, like the Kindle, this price is for the ad-supported version.

You know it's only a matter time.
 
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Perhaps I'm the oddball, but this is a hard pass for me. I'd rather use that 20 grand as a downpayment on something else.....like a new Maverick.
I liked the Maverick when it was announced. But did not buy 1 until now. Let Ford work out the bugs in the first 2 years of production. Same with all new models. But an entirely NEW vehicle, design, and Amazon engineers? If it is in business 5 years I will be surprised. If it makes 20 I will be dead and never know it :ROFLMAO:
 

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Thanks Bezos...they will ship it on PRIME day.
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I really like the strip down get only what you want approach for this. However the short range and slow charging speeds will be what holds it back. 150 miles on small battery and 240 on the large with a max charging speed as of this announcement 120kw with no idea of the charging curve.

I wish them well and I do hope it does well, but still talking about a $27k truck before the tax incentive. I feel it highlights how well Ford is actually doing with the Maverick to be able to keep prices in the $20k area for the lower trims and are still relatively nicely equipped at that. This truck will need to have the 240 mile pack as the minimum, but as you can see that price shoots up fast. I think it really needs to be priced in the teens as the starting point.

As a cross reference the Telo appears to be bringing a lot to the small truck space, but similar challenges. I hope they all do well. Ford has proved it with the Maverick that there is demand in this small truck space, but the price has to be right.
Said to be $25k base price, not $27k.
 

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