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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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[–] snooggums@piefed.world 6 points 20 hours ago

The range is reduced when used to haul things around or when the AC/heat are used. With charging being significantly slower compared to filling up a gas vehicle and without the option to use a gas can if it runs out, there are unknowns and people don't like unknowns.

I think the range is fine for regular light use personally, but being concerned about a fairly short range isn't completely baseless. Or would be if the people buying it actually used it as a work truck.