Slate Truck First Look: The $25,000 Modular EV! - YouTube by Auto Focus
- Modular Design: The truck is highly customizable using bolt-on accessories, vinyl wraps, and swappable interior components. Users can transform the base model into various configurations, such as adding a roll cage or a second row of seats to create an SUV-style vehicle (1:36 - 1:59, 7:38 - 8:15).
- Minimalist Approach: To keep costs down, the base model lacks features like power windows, speakers, and traditional infotainment displays. Instead, it relies on simple controls and mounting points for user-added accessories, such as phone or tablet mounts (2:00 - 2:09, 6:01 - 6:12).
- Performance: Every Slate Truck features a 181-horsepower rear-wheel-drive motor, a 65 kWh battery, and an estimated range of 205 miles (1:02 - 1:13).
- Driving Experience: The presenter highlights that the truck feels surprisingly zippy due to its compact size and low center of gravity. It features fixed, well-tuned one-pedal driving and a firm suspension setup (11:36 - 11:52, 12:54 - 13:58).
Overall, the Slate Truck is positioned as an affordable, entry-level EV, ideal for those who want a simple, customizable vehicle for light tasks rather than heavy-duty hauling (14:13 - 15:07).
