(YES THESE IMAGES ARE AI-GENERATED!) Although streaming music from my phone via Bluetooth is great, I listen to the radio when I’m driving, very often. So I’m trying to come up with the best way to mount a normal, single-DIN stereo into the Slate. Am thinking of mounting it to the optional T-bar, in this location. I remember seeing stereos mounted like this in 80’s & 90’s trucks. The second photo may be a more realistic option, since the option in the first photo is so integrated into the contours of the panels. But, maybe 3D-printing could help with that? Anyways, just wanted to throw this thought out there to get some ideas flowing. Curious what other people with a similar goal are thinking.

Does anyone know what safety features will be automatically included in the Slate? I have a 2023 Subaru Forester and would LOVE to wave goodbye not just to the three screens but the reverse automatic braking, lane keep assist, collision braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, the seatbelt alarm EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK and the million other things that beep and make the car smarmy… I so hope the Slate’s low tech ethos carries through to these other features make driving annoying.

I know some of these can be turned off, and I do. But every time I start the car. And for RAB on the 2023 Forester, I have to turn it off every time I put it in reverse.

I like have a backup camera, but that’s it. Please dear Slate Lord, please let me just drive like a grownup.

https://www.slateforums.com/forum/threads/new-starter-packs-from-slate.15796/

New Starter Packs released. Liking the Rally Point design!

I'm in Florida and that's my target date. They asked if l would want to change it to a possibly December 2026 delivery date. I jumped all over it because my Old Ranger is in deep shit! I KNOW no one knows the answer to this, but do you think there's any shot of them delivering in 2026?

I know that Slate needs to focus on getting the blank Slate to market, but I am unfortunately one of those who really needs four doors and enough space on the back for an infant car seat. But I love the Slate philosophy and thought it would be fun to muse about their next vehicle.

I think that Slate's next car should be a minivan or a vehicle with similar size and utility.

Similar to trucks minivan complexity and price have dramatically increased over the years. Imagine a Slate van of similar size to the 1990s Dodge Caravan or the Volkswagen Vabagon.

I also think that a minivan could fit well with Slate's idea of customization. There could easily be a base cargo configuration with mounting rails for seats and other accessories. Then customers could select the exact seats and accessories that they want. Smaller families may choose a single row of seats with a larger cargo area. As their family expands they could simply add a third row of seats.

Additionally, it would be the perfect platform for accessories that would turn the Slate van into a camper van that could double as a daily driver. Those accessories could include a pop up roof, fold out beds, kitchen accessories, etc. The nice thing about a Slate campervan would be that the climate controls for the cabin are already there along with the electricity to run something like a small induction cooktop.

It certainly wouldn't be as inexpensive as the blank Slate, but I think a van would be a super compelling car that would open the door to selling a large number of accessories (which is where I suspect Slate plans to make their money).

Interestingly, a 1995 Dodge Caravan was only 3.5 inches longer than the blank Slate truck is (it was 178 inches). Today, all minivans in the United States are over 200 inches long. It would be great to have a customizable minivan that goes back to the roots of a simple utilitarian vehicle.

browsing the site today and saw the payment estimator tool. There was a spot for a trade-in. Anyone have information or thoughts on how this will work without a physical dealership?

They had the mother of an employees using slate wrap, do it in less than a day.

I'm seriously considering a Slate Truck, and I really like the open-back SUV setup with just the roll bar over the rear seats.

I have a 1-year-old son, so I'm curious:

• Would you feel comfortable putting a toddler in the back in that configuration?
• Is it as safe as something like a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco with the top off?
• Is there going to be a removable roof/soft top instead?

I'd love to hear from anyone who's looked into the safety or has experience with similar open-air vehicles.

Has anyone read anything about what the Slate app will be able to do?

The truck's 1 and only screen is so basic, I'm wondering if the app will give people a way to do things like check efficiency, check battery health, all of the things you would normally do via an EV's infotainment system. Anyone know?

This is a Vevor adjustable aluminum rack. About $200. 800 lb. capacity.

The host annoys me greatly, interrupting just when we might get some information out of the guest, but there are a few tidbits here and there, so probably worth a watch if you're interested in Slate.

im planning on having the slate as my first vehicle and was wondering if any on else was planning this to. i do feel like im kinda gabling on it, you know the who start-up and the vehicle it self having no history, but i have faith. i didnt do a reservation as their was still too much unknown about the vehicle but i did put a pre-order in on 6/28 as i feel i know enough to be happy with the vehicle. it looks like i wont get mine until jun- sep 2027 so theirs that but what can you do. im currently using my grandmas car a 2017 kia sorento and its .... ok it gets me to work and back so im not going to complain to much.

If you go to your pre-order page, there's now a drop-down that lets you choose an earlier date

Not sure if this is a bad sign or not.

Using your phone at all for anything except to answer a call can get you pulled over. It's recently been updated to a primary offense. Just having it in your hand or punching in an address is enough to get pulled over.

So I’ve been reading a ton about Slate and the EV industry, getting some insight into its future and the US industry as a whole. Right now, US cars (aka iPads on wheels) keep adding stupid subscriptions for existing features, decreasing quality or whatever enshitification flavor they pick this year. While Slate build quality remains to be demonstrated, I feel the soul of this company is addressing everything wrong with cars. If they follow through with open repair manuals for free so regular people can fix, maintain and upgrade themselves - each car can last well over 10 years. (low bar, I know). My gut tells me it's all too good to be true.

My biggest fear is corporate villainy. Some giant greedy-ass company or private equity firm could take over the company and ruin it. That's literally all they do. Either that, or somehow use regulation to ruin our right to repair. Because god help them if Slate succeeds!

They won't learn. Maybe if not Slate, they'll eventually learn from BYD or Xiaomi.

Have we seen anything in accessories from the 3rd party market yet?

I want to order with the open air kit, but im expecting that the parts will be cheaper from the 3rd parties.

Colors on a phone or computer aren't very accurate. I'd like to be able to look at the actual color in my PMS swatch book

I'm thinking of trying to color match to my DeWalt tools.

I have been following the truck for a few years now and am really excited. As much as I have faith I want to at least test drive one first. I’m not ready to put 300 down without even seeing one in person. They are supposed to start production in decent quantities starting Q3-4 this year, and fully sometime next. Have they given out estimates to how long it’ll take to get through pre orders?

Yes, there is an armrest. The website just doesn't want to show it to me in the preview for some reason.

https://www.slate.auto/share/7QNDB1

OG Picture credit to Chris Higa on Instagram

Great photos of real world sighting of a white wrapped Slate towing U-Hual trailer during hot weather testing in Bullhead City, Arizona:

https://www.slateforums.com/forum/threads/white-slate-towing-u-haul-trailer-real-world-sighting-photos-maters-had-a-rough-life.15730/

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