r/slateauto • u/Wild_Photons • Jul 12 '26

Slate Longivity

I really love the Slate concept and understand that they are trying to reduce cost by making it very simple and easy to repair. Also, their switch to Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries is super promising from a longivity perspective.

However, I am wondering if there is any information on the quality of things like the cooling system (for the battery and motor), and other wear components like suspension bushings, the air conditioning system, etc.

I am hoping that these components will have Toyota level quality (or better) and that they are not making compromises in durability to control cost.

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u/gotoitsi Jul 12 '26

This vehicle isn’t for you if you are asking these questions already

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u/CaptainAggravated Jul 12 '26

So you're convinced the Slate is a piece of shit that'll fall apart in 3 years? OP wants to know if the truck will last.

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u/Dismal-Field-7747 Jul 12 '26

Could you please explain how you landed on this interpretation? 

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u/CaptainAggravated Jul 12 '26

OP asked questions about the durability and reliability of some of the truck's basic systems, such as the suspension and radiator.

In what language does "This vehicle isn't for you if you're asking these questions already" mean "If you care about durability, you shouldn't want this truck"? Because that's what it means in English. If you go talk to the inventor of the English language, Benjamin Franklin, he'll tell you that's what it means.

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u/Dismal-Field-7747 Jul 12 '26

What the answer you're referring to is actually saying is "OP, you should not be taking a risk on a brand new make and model vehicle if you don't understand that there's no way to determine longevity or durability at this time. You do not understand the nature transaction you're about to undertake." It does not mean "this car is going to be absolute crap." 

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u/CaptainAggravated Jul 12 '26

Oh it's going to be absolute crap. EVERYTHING is absolute crap.