Slate Auto focuses on producing an affordable truck aimed at the masses, shying away from the trend of expensive SUVs packed with options. Sandy Munro highlights its innovative approach, citing the modular design as appealing to tinkerers. The Slate Truck represents a commitment to cost efficiency, even if that entails tough compromises in design. Despite the elimination of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit impacting pricing, the company believes in delivering a competitively priced vehicle that prioritizes customization over high specifications.
Most modern car companies want to sell you the complete package. They want you to check every option box, ending up with a $60,000 SUV with air suspension, heated door handles and an automatic shoe-polisher.
Slate Auto is refreshingly focused on making a simple, affordable truck for the masses. Munro says it's a 'really innovative' approach with the potential to be a smash hit.
The team explains all of the tough decisions that went into making such an affordable product like the Slate Truck, including the inability to fit a heat pump while meeting the packaging and cost requirements.
Slate is not trying to blow anyone away on specs. Instead, the company seems laser-focused on delivering the cheapest possible vehicle with the most amount of customization.
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