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USA: Slate's New Electric Truck Will Cost Slightly More Than $24,950 (www.caranddriver.com)
submitted 1 day ago by tychosmoose@piefed.social to c/technology@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/c/electricvehicles/p/2162853/usa-slate-s-new-electric-truck-will-cost-slightly-more-than-24950

Range is said to be 205 mi (330 km), higher than the original estimate. This price is for the basic truck. The SUV configuration is expected to be $5000 more.

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[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world -1 points 21 hours ago (3 children)

too bad these evs can’t do coal rolling eh?

Would you buy one if they could?

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 1 points 1 hour ago

I can put a fog machine on any vehicle if I want it too do that. Currently the fluid is generally white, but I'm sure for a few $$$ they will make me a colored fluid with any color I want. Also I many offensive scents are an option as well (again, probably not available, but for $$$ you can get it) The people who like to "roll coal" are more than willing to spend the $$$ needed so there is likely a market if you want to go into that business.

Personally I consider my trucks for working hard not show. I won't be doing this because my truck isn't supposed to draw attention to itself - and with the antiques I'm towing it can't complete anyway. (Trucks are also female so those hangers are wrong)

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

More Slates than Silverados will be powered by coal.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 1 points 1 hour ago

I wouldn't bet on that - the Silverado EV looks nice on the spec sheet (except no android auto/car play - GM needs to be beat up for this every time their cars are mentioned) and you can get it today. 3X the cost of the Slate, but if you need a truck it is more than 3x the Slate for being a real truck (much larger tow capacity, bigger bed)

[–] nightwatch_admin@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Hell no, I hate those monsters. They’re a traffic danger too.

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

Unlike those big wiener 2 ton oversized trucks obviously. I guess both can be equally as dangerous depending on the driver.