Basic Electric Truck for Under $25k

Discussion in 'Journals' started by Option_Attack, Apr 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM.

  1. Been hoping some American company would make a basic EV for a decent price. Kind of looks like an 80s Ford Ranger, only comes in gray and no frills but you can get lots of addons. Range 150 or 240 miles. Production next year? Slate is claiming expected price under $20k.

    https://www.slate.auto/en

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  2. mervyn

    mervyn

    don’t bet on it. bezos backs rivian, keeps losing money.
     
  3. MarkBrown

    MarkBrown

    Made in the USA.
     
  4. OK USA"
     
  5. mervyn

    mervyn

    it is all about where the battery is made, maybe lg chemical, let’s see. sure everyone can make the frames.
     
  6. DaveV

    DaveV

    Bezos is also a primary backer of the Slate EV