@DuesyGuy recently mentioned ordering a Tesla Model Y Launch Edition. Not to be outdone, I just ordered my second electric vehicle. My very first EV was a 1975 CitiCar—not quite a Model Y, though I was able to fix its speed controller with a penny! My recent acquisition, due in April, is a Slate electric truck.
Why a Slate? Great question. I am a strict no-frills car owner. My daily driver is a 45-year-old VW Vanagon, which is much better known for what it doesn't have than what it does (No Power Brakes, No Power Windows, No Power Door Locks, No AC, etc.). It’s cheap to own, easy to repair, relentlessly utilitarian, and a great conversation piece.
By my austere standards, the Slate is actually overloaded with features! Here is why I chose it: Its list of "out-of-this-world" luxury features for me include: Power Steering, Power Brakes, a heater that actually works on command, and factory-installed air conditioning! Given that I seldom drive 15 miles in a day, I can easily live with the short range (150 miles). I can get 40 miles a day just plugging it into a standard household outlet, so I won't even need to mess with special home charging gear. If i ever need the range, I can goto a Tesla charging station, or I'll just rent something.
A few other reasons:
--Extreme Affordability: Starts at just $25k.
--American Made: Designed, engineered, and manufactured domestically in the U.S. using U.S.-sourced battery cells.
--Modular, and DIY Customization & Durability: Features dent-resistant composite panels built for easy personalization with wraps, and over 200 accessories including SUV bold on body, etc.
--Right-to-Repair: Engineered with open-access manuals to empower owners to handle basic maintenance themselves.
(Maybe i'll wrap it in yellow to match?) :)