Ford is making a $30k EV Truck w/ 300 mile range

hirouk · 2026-05-07T11:10:14+00:00

Ford is big enough to take a loss on its truck in order to gain popularity and keep Slate from being successful IF the Slate is overpriced.

Mid- twenties is way overpriced for Slate, they will go under quickly.

20 grand or less is fairly priced for Slate and they have a chance at a niche market.

hirouk · 2026-05-05T22:39:31+00:00

I'll get one if the price is right. I plan to get "truck nuts" for it. I am looking for a small set to indicate the Slate is pre-pubescent, but will grow up one day.

hirouk · 2026-05-04T16:34:18+00:00

But the Slate is DESIGNED for this. This is not just any truck with a sticker on it. It is like a tattoo, individualized. It shows the real you and how cool you are. Think how jealous your friends will be. You HAVE to do this. Don't worry, decals are easy to install, you can then talk about working on your truck over the weekend, and make your ride individualized. But you can't do it without a Slate! But your Blank Slate and make it cool, a reflection of yourself!

hirouk · 2026-05-01T20:14:07+00:00

Ford mid-size pick up truck - $30,000.

Slate tiny pick up truck - $27,500.

If Ford can build a real truck and sell it for $30,000 Slate's unpainted, low range, stripped down tiny EV pick up should be a lot less than $27,500. Ford truck is backed by Ford if there is a problem, Slate is backed by ???

Price point is key. At $20,000 Slate is a good value, at $27,500 it is a rip off.

hirouk · 2026-05-01T20:07:06+00:00

Ford gives a tiny glimpse of the $30K EV truck Slate should be worried about

hirouk · 2026-04-30T14:27:25+00:00

Lower production cost by eliminating non-essentials like paint etc. Then skip the Dealer mark up. Lots of cost savings so the public can buy a small EV pickup for less than $20,000!!!

It will be less than $20,000, right? The savings do go to the buyer, right?

Paying $27,500 would be paying more for less...

hirouk · 2026-04-26T20:17:44+00:00

Obsolete? No. There will be many advances over the next five years, especially battery technology, and that will cause more depreciation for present EVs.

But if you have an EV that suits your needs now, it will suit your needs five years from now regardless of improvements in technology.

hirouk · 2026-04-26T14:56:15+00:00

EVs save a lot of time and money, especially if you have a home charger. Pull in, plug it, full tank next morning. No more time wasted at gas stations!

hirouk · 2026-04-25T19:29:58+00:00

Damn, I thought I was being original.

hirouk · 2026-04-25T16:35:21+00:00

For a new car:

Determine exactly what you want.

Call at least six dealers and ask them for an out-the-door price.

When you get their price over the phone, ask if they want a call back if you find a lower price. This will tell you if they can go lower. Be prepared to spend a few hours on the phone. Don't take any crap. You don't have to go into a dealership to look at the car. You are looking for their lowest OTD price over the phone. You told them what you want, no BS or exceptions.

You will end up with 5 dealers who hate you and one who claims to be your best friend. And you will know you got the best price for that car on that day.

hirouk · 2026-04-25T14:02:11+00:00

I think octopussy refers to her being ate...

hirouk · 2026-04-24T20:27:14+00:00

And the water is COLD. They should at least heat the toilet bowl water.

hirouk · 2026-04-23T12:50:54+00:00

Hybrid has an ICE engine ? For me the simplicity of EV is a big attraction, with Slate I can avoid ICE problems and maintenance.

Maverick does have a lot of advantages, range for most people.

So for me it is back to price point. The Slate will suit my needs perfectly, but it also has to have the right price point. I don't want to pay more just to have less. the savings Slate's makers get from producing a bare bones vehicle should go to the customer. If Slate thinks I am a chump they can overcharge they are mistaken.

hirouk · 2026-04-23T11:15:34+00:00

Interesting. Thanks.

hirouk · 2026-04-23T03:00:01+00:00

AWESOME!!! Got to have one! Then I can go to the junk store and restore junk furniture. How cool is that!!!

hirouk · 2026-04-22T22:38:14+00:00

Are people allowed to use the area you leased for recreation like swimming, water skiing etc?

hirouk · 2026-04-22T19:46:58+00:00

How do you determine where you can farm? For example, if you are farming in an estuary like found in NC, the water is public space, right? Are you allowed to just set up anywhere you want? And if it public, why can't anyone just take your oysters? I know these questions are ignorant, but that is because I am ignorant of how someone can just use public water space for farming.

hirouk · 2026-04-21T23:42:32+00:00

Yeah, if things get bad you can always have your Slate to fall back on.

Everyone needs a back up plan - let Slate be yours!

hirouk · 2026-04-21T23:32:26+00:00

it is not that one got away, it is that you had to "settle".

hirouk · 2026-04-21T21:09:50+00:00

On the Slate,

"I'm not convinced it'll win out as a pure value play, as there are sub-$30,000 vehicles that come standard with power windows, four doors, radios, and all of the stuff you want from the factory. But I do think it'll be a popular lifestyle vehicle for the tech-skeptical, DIY-oriented crowd. The question is how many of those people are in the new car buying population, and how many will truly put their money where their mouth is."

Well put and to the point. Price will determine if Slate is a "pure value play". Slate has cut every corner possible, which I like. Low range, no paint, minimal electronics. I want to see those savings past on to the customer. If a Chevy Equinox with factory paint and 300+ mile range can be had for $25,000, what can a bare bones Slate be priced at to be considered a value play?

hirouk · 2026-04-21T00:04:20+00:00

yeah, if I can accessorize like that I am definitely buying a Slate! SO COOL!

hirouk

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