The Autopian Proposes $25,000 Slate EV Add-Ons to Boost Value
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Updated · The Autopian · Jun 22
The Autopian Proposes $25,000 Slate EV Add-Ons to Boost Value
1 articles · Updated · The Autopian · Jun 22
Summary
A recent Autopian piece argues the upcoming Slate EV would be more compelling with two low-cost options: a Datsun-style “King Cab” extension and a removable roof.
The proposals target the truck’s biggest practical weakness at a rumored $25,000 entry price—an extremely tight two-seat cabin with almost no protected interior storage.
The article says Slate’s open structure behind the seats and planned pickup-to-SUV conversion kit suggest a small extended-cab box could be added with limited engineering changes.
A factory removable roof, paired with a brace or roll hoop, is pitched as another inexpensive way to add appeal while preserving the truck’s minimalist, customizable identity.
That extra utility and “cool” factor could matter because buyers may otherwise compare the Slate unfavorably with a roughly $30,000 Ford EV pickup or used Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma models.