Slate truck
I reserved a Slate truck on May 11, 2025. Why. I have bought into their story. New vehicles are expensive. And they've become so packed with features; it often seems so they can be on the marketing materials. I don't want ChatGPT in my car or truck. I don't need my truck to feel nicer than my living room. I just want a basic vehicle. Something I can depend on. And I want an BEV. I am done with gas vehicles. The maintenance is almost non-existent with BEVs. It is so nice to have a full "tank" in the morning.
I'm not certain I'm ok with how basic their truck is. Will I be ok with using my phone or tablet for music? Having a standard cab might be too limiting. Although, having a frunk will probably be more useful than an extended cab given it's locked and out of sight. I had a truck for about 4 years until last fall; a 1990 Ford F-150 extended cab with a six-foot bed. Having an open place to transport things is great, but I don't need it all or even most of the time. I didn't need a truck that big most of the time. I do think the right-sized truck is more useful than an SUV.