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USA: Slate's New Electric Truck Will Cost Slightly More Than $24,950 (www.caranddriver.com)
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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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[-] Jhex@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

There’s a huge market for small ass trucks, no one is catering to it

Absolutely correct. The American car makers keep on saying "we only want big trucks" but that is complete BS, there is plenty of demand for smaller trucks which is why they have lobbied the gov to all but ban any possible import

The benefit of simplicity is that it makes it simpler for another manufacturer to pick up the slack.

While this is true in theory, in practice it rarely shows up. If these trucks do deliver a good, simple experience at $25K, others would not be able to just copy it and catch up. It would be easier for any of the big guys to just buy the company.

If the company is not for sale, then they would have the monopoly on small trucks and thus, freedom to enshitify

[-] cenzorrll@piefed.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago

While this is true in theory, in practice it rarely shows up. If these trucks do deliver a good, simple experience at $25K, others would not be able to just copy it and catch up. It would be easier for any of the big guys to just buy the company.

I agree, but without the complications of a combustion engine, it makes it a lot easier. You can buy ev conversion kits for around $15k, so there's also an "I'll make my own, with blackjack, and hookers" option.

[-] Jhex@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

so there’s also an “I’ll make my own, with blackjack, and hookers” option.

Always the best option! hahahaha

[-] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago

there is plenty of demand for smaller trucks

Blame a 62 year old law.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_tax

I had this badboy in the 90s and it was the most practical vehicle.

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