Jeff Bezos, a Slate Auto -backed company, has just come out of stealth mode to unveil its first EV, and it’s surprisingly interesting. Slate pickup There is a small and boxy, almost a truck that will be sold at a minimum, 27,500, or, 000 20,000 with the Federal US tax credit in the bare bone sequence. This will make it the cheapest EV available, but there is a catch: it does not come with a stereo, touch screen or even paint options, and makes a 150 -mile range more urban runner than a cross country machine.
A good resemblance to slate pickup is a domestic -made PC that comes with basic things but then it can be unlimited. For entry level model ( "Empty slate"), You get two seats, a bed is so large that you like plywood sheet, composite body panels of plastic and any paint, as long as it is gray. The curb is £ 3,500 and is 25 inches smaller than the Ford. There is no infotainment system, just a universal phone mount and USB power. Power Windows? No hack, it comes to standard with a crank opening (it contains AC). And with only 52.7 kW battery, the limit is limited to 150 miles, though it supports 150 kW fast charging.
At the same time, you can start spreading to the DIY area with more than 100 available accessories. Want more passengers? Choose the two SUV options and you will be able to sit for five, or go for an open air cut. They are provided in a flat pack and are designed to install the user.
If you want a color scheme that shows your personality better, wrap and get decisions. There are numerous outdoor options, such as spare tire carrier, back and front bumper upgrades, fender flare, running board, a elevator cut and tower rack lighting. Inside, you can add small or large screens, speakers and yes, power window kit. The pickup also comes "Slate Access Points" It will support the future and even domestic accessories.
The battery pack can also be extended to 84.3 kWh for the target range of 240 miles. With a standard battery, the company says you will be able to receive 80 % in 30 minutes at 120 kW using a fast charger. Electricity is limited compared to the second EV of 201 HP and 195 pounds of torque, which makes the Slate pickup 0-60 miles per hour a time of 8.0 seconds and 90 miles per hour (estimated).
Where most car makers try to maximize the features of a vehicle, Slate buyers have a banking on a subset that doesn’t care, say, self -driving but enjoying DIY personalities. In her video, the company said it took everything out "She wasn’t car" Like "A fancy screen, colorful lighting, cool seats, self -driving, self -parking and automatic cup holders." However, it will still comply with the federal safety standards for 2027 as it will be equipped with automatic emergency braking and features such as a standard backup camera (which is shown on the dash because there is no touch screen).
It remains to be seen if there is a big market for such buyers, but the slate pickup is certainly affordable. The company is promising that if you include a direct, Tesla -like sales model of federal tax credit (which Trump can kill at any time), you will pay less than 000 20,000 for the base model. If you are interested, returning vehicle reservations are now open to $ 50 slate.auto.
This article was originally published on Enoget
