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USA: Slate's New Electric Truck Will Cost Slightly More Than $24,950 (www.caranddriver.com)
submitted 21 hours ago by tychosmoose@piefed.social to c/technology@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/c/electricvehicles/p/2162853/usa-slate-s-new-electric-truck-will-cost-slightly-more-than-24950

Range is said to be 205 mi (330 km), higher than the original estimate. This price is for the basic truck. The SUV configuration is expected to be $5000 more.

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[–] The_Jit@lemmy.world 49 points 18 hours ago (3 children)

Interesting, the telematics module is sold separately at $275.00. So for everyone worrying about spying, for this vehicle you got to opt-in and pay extra for it.

https://www.slate.auto/en/store/ACCIT010?fromCategoryId=accessories_interior&fromSubcategoryId=accessories_interior_tech

[–] grue@lemmy.world 32 points 15 hours ago (3 children)

Never mind the low price, not having that shit built in is the killer feature for me, making it the only new car I would even consider buying. (It's just too bad they won't have a 4x4 version for another couple of years.)

It is kinda good that there's an optional module available, though, because it means there's an interface that, in theory, a third-party module running Free Software could hook into.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 45 minutes ago

You don't need 4 wheel drive with an EV truck, the weight is properly distributed between the 4 wheels, not like stupid pickups that put all the weight over the wrong drive wheels.

[–] Adulated_Aspersion@lemmy.world 6 points 11 hours ago

because it means there's an interface that, in theory, a third-party module running Free Software could hook into

Absolutely this!

[–] Geobloke@aussie.zone 1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I'm fairly sure that the aftermarket will sort out 4x4 situation

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 points 45 minutes ago

The aftermarket is not going to make an entirely different drive train.

[–] stickly@lemmy.world 7 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

I'm fairly sure some spying is required by law, like the new driver cam legislation. Wonder how they'll get past that.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 44 minutes ago

The driver cam does not need Internet connectivity to meet the new standards.

[–] The_Jit@lemmy.world 4 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I was wondering about that 2027 legislation and how this vehicle is affected. I didn't see anything. Maybe that's a next year production problem.

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

It goes into effect September 2027 and I'm guessing there will be a price increase.

[–] tychosmoose@piefed.social 5 points 18 hours ago

Very interesting indeed.