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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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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 27 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Something about this vehicle not mentioned: Because of the easily replaced plastic panels, insurance should be a lot less expensive.

But of course, meth heads are going to start stealing panels now.

[–] Nouvellalia@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

If they sell enough trucks for meth heads to profit in the grey market by stealing the plastic panels, that's a huge win

[–] bold_atlas@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

And do what with them? Scrap yard don't buy plastic.

[–] tychosmoose@piefed.social 7 points 1 week ago

Enter the aftermarket replacement panel bolts with security heads. Now they can only mangle the panels while trying to remove them!

[–] Zephyr@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago

Not much of a turnaround on plastic, but worth a shot I guess.

It won't be. But cute idea.