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3mo ago

Slate Auto confirms where it’ll build its $20,000 Truck

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Slate Auto confirms where it’ll build its $20,000 Truck

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Slate Auto will retrofit an existing 1.4 million square foot factory in Warsaw, Indiana.
- Thanks. I hate clickbait titles with no info in the post.
  
  Me too. And OP earned a block for it.

On one hand, 20k for base model simplistic, non monstrosity of a truck? On the other hand, backed by bezos.
Fuck..
- Yeah I’m really curious to see the add-on prices. 150 miles of range sux, how much is the extended battery? How about power windows? A sound system? Easily can see it being $40k with those 3 things.
  
  I'm no marketing guru, but the base model needs to be the blank slate. The next model up could be the clean slate

Really hope they'll make a 4x4 version.
- This thing has the equivalent towing capacity of a Chevy Impala. There are utility carts with more power.
  I don't think a 4x4 will make any sense without a complete redesign of the drive system.
  It's not really a truck, it's a re-bodied golf kart.
  
  All I need is a 100km/hour golf cart. With seat belts and crash protection.
  
  I'm not looking for a thing for towing. Nobody is looking at this thing thinking they're going to be towing a boat to the lake twice a year.
  I'm looking for a small pickup that's useful in the winter and mild off-pavement capabilities.
  Shit, FWD might even work.
- I would love a larger cab so i could transport my dogs with me.
  
  They have a couple SUV add-ons that would probably fit your use case. Pretty neat modular design.

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