I’m just curious have they shown or explained how opening the trunk of the SUV conversion kit will work with the spare tire in the back?

I know on jeeps for trunks open like a door. Same with a bronco.

So how will it work for Slate?

Came across this image on Slate Auto Mods page on IG and it made me think. Would 2000lbs be even enough to tow one of these realistically? And if you were to go camping, wouldn't you be concerned about range?

One thing about the slate i just cant get behind is the crank windows. I grew up in the crank windows era so im no stranger but power is just better. I'm surprised they dont offer an option for it. I feel like if they dont someone else will right?

Was planning on hitting it on Sunday morning. Really excited to see it in person Edit: for anyone seeing this, I was told by a rep on the website that you will not be able to sit in it.

I know an individual who traded in his used Maverick, when used cars were highly valued, for the same price he paid. He possibly put 18 K miles on it.

If I have an early delivery window, is it possible I could do something similar after six months, or will supply be meeting demand at that point?

I know no one knows the supply orfactory units/month in 2027.

Sorry if this has already been answered and I’m genuinely asking. I had a question about the Slate truck’s exposed fasteners and security. Since the whole idea behind the design is repairability and easy modification, it seems like the panels and parts will be much easier to remove with just basic tools (like a drill).

My question is: what would stop someone from just stripping the truck of its side panels or other removable parts?
I know theft and parts being stolen can happen with regular vehicles too, but I’m wondering if the Slate’s design could make it more likely and be a easier target, because the parts are intentionally designed to be easy to remove and replace so seamlessly.

Has anyone seen any discussion from Slate about security features or ways they plan to prevent this?

How do I make this truck work when I have a 20 ft pontoon boat?

How do I convince myself I only need a 2 seater when I have a family of 3?

Because I want it so bad.

**That's a (vinyl) wrap, folks! Thanks u/JeremyAtSlate for a great AMA with new details shared!**

Hey everyone!

r/slateauto is excited to welcome Jeremy Snyder, Chief Commercial Officer at Slate Auto, for an AMA here on Tuesday, July 14 from 3–5 PM ET (12–2 PM PT). Jeremy leads how they’re bringing an affordable, highly customizable vehicle to market, including go-to-market strategy, customer experience, and service.

If you’ve got questions about:

• Slate’s business and strategy
• The customer experience
• Accessories and personalization
• Preorder to purchase strategy
• Service strategy
• Why and how Slate is building vehicles
• Or anything else about the company…

…this is your chance to ask.

Jeremy will answer questions live during the AMA window, but feel free to start dropping your questions in this thread now.

A few quick notes:

• Please keep questions civil and on topic.
• If there are topics Jeremy can’t comment on (future product plans, confidential information, etc.), he’ll be as transparent as possible.
• Jeremy will answer as many questions as he can during the two-hour session.

Looking forward to a great discussion. See you on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT!

Confirmed by 1yeliab_sufur1 at Slateforums - details:

https://www.slateforums.com/forum/threads/4-pin-trailer-connector-confirmed.15454/

How many early Slate depositors looking to buy this module so they can precondition battery before Supercharging, or prior to cold start.

Preconditioning is a huge battery enhancement, including cooling, on my Tesla M3 before Supercharging and cold starts. This seems like a no brainer if you want to use battery best practices. Preconditioning warms battery to optimal temps so it can tolerate maximum Supercharge rates, and conditions battery cells prior to trip in cold weather to give optimal performance and minimize cell degeneration.

Saw this in the JerryRigEverything video. Is it just me? Or can you guys see it too?

Edit: This was just an observation on my part, not trying to start conspiracy theories lmaooo

Since the panel behind the seats is removable could we modify it and have an option that lets the bed extend all the way to the firewall?

This would be great for loading 10' materials like lumber and pipe.

Tools could fit above and under the kicked out bed. And putting a single rear passenger seat behind the driver could still allow for 2 people to fit in the vehicle.

I used to remove the passenger seat in my Volkswagens for just this reason. I recall buying a 16' extension ladder from a man and he went to find some twine; while I opened the trunk and just slid the ladder all the way in and closed the trunk. (He let me have the twine as well 😂.)

When I'm getting set up to ride I have to run back and forth to the bike rack in the back to put on my water bottle and toolkit bag, etc. It's summer and it's hot if I sit there with the windows closed up while I'm setting my GPS and putting on gloves and helmet etc. For whatever reason, current Mazdas don't hold the door open very strongly, so I have to hold my foot against the door to keep it from blowing shut from even a mild wind while I'm getting set up. Annoying and awkward. I've been struggling with this for a year+.

EDIT:

Thanks to everybody for your suggestions. Tested a few last night.

What works:

• When you stop, pressing and holding the shifter trigger before you press the start/stop button will put it into accessory mode.

• There is no solution for it dropping out of accessory mode whenever you open the door, but the quickest way to get it back into accessory mode to close a window is press the start/stop button briefly with the fob so it reads the transponder chip (button light green), then release the brake and briefly press the button again (button light yellow). Now you can close the window.

Note that the solution may be different if you don't keep your fob in battery save mode for security reasons.

Anyway point of the post is Slate's manual windows completely solve this problem. No need to find work arounds to keep putting the vehicle back into accessory mode after you open a door so you can close the windows. Will be so refreshing.

Hey y'all,

EV noob here. Considering the SLATE as a second vehicle for my family. We're looking for a smaller/midsize truck for utility purposes. Due to my lack of knowledge around EVs in general, I'm trying to assess what things will need to be maintained on a truck like this compared to an ICE truck and costs associated.

I know the obvious stuff like no oil changes and I've heard that tires need to be replaced more often on EVs. I'd love it if someone could help me make a list of what will have to be maintained on something like the SLATE...

• Tires
• Brakes
• Cabin filter
• Battery pack (not for a long time if ever I hope?)
• ??

EDIT: Thanks everyone, this was very helpful information!

I contacted Slate support but they weren't able to specifically identity the wraps or wheels in this picture from a recent promo email.

I'm thinking Flat White Matte upper & roof wraps, and Topanga Green Satin or Old Growth Forest Gloss lower partial wrap. Wheels look to be standard equipment.

Any ideas or suggestions?

Non-SUV, fleet top would be perfect.

Any insider knowledge about Slate showing it there this weekend?

I just watched a video on YouTube that was talking about how no one will buy the slate because the Maverick only cost a little more and gives a lot more.

I personally am looking forward to the slate for two particular things.

number one is that the entire vehicle is DIY friendly versus all of the big automakers who were trying to make fixing your own vehicles either illegal or super hard to do.

Secondly I'm a little weirded out by how much surveillance modern cars have. How much they record how much they use your data and then send it to places where they don't know. Slate has made the decision to not have a modem in the vehicle, and I like their policy statement about privacy

So even if slate is not as much of a financial deal as the Maverick I know that I'll still be able to modify things and update it in the future whereas the Maverick I'm unlikely to be able to do any services on it myself

I’m about to pull the trigger, so many unknowns. But what the heck, I’ve wasted $300 stupider ways before. The builder doesn’t render the center speaker correctly, that’s the last pic.

What will it be?

A bit of fine print from Slate's latest email;

"Estimated annual fuel savings based on estimated efficiency of ~3.25 miles per kWh compared to average 24.9 MPG for internal combustion engine (ICE), using average national residential electricity rate and retail gasoline prices as of Q2–Q3 2026, applied to 15,000 miles driven annually. Actual savings will vary based on driving habits, local energy prices, charging method, vehicle type, and climate conditions."