What I learned driving the Slate electric truck prototype
Summary
A reviewer drove a Slate Auto electric truck prototype for about 45 minutes around Maryland and found it simple to operate and easy to maneuver. The prototype has a 181-horsepower motor, an estimated 0-to-60 mph time of eight seconds, and a utilitarian two-seat cabin, but its ride is not especially supple and its regenerative braking is strong at low speeds.Key Facts
- The prototype had nearly 6,000 miles on its digital display.
- Its cabin layout matched the planned production version, but the prototype used hard, shiny black plastic surfaces.
- The truck has manual seat, steering-column, mirror, and window adjustments, along with three physical climate-control dials.
- The Slate weighs 4,048 pounds and has a De Dion rear axle with coil springs.
- Its bed is designed to carry up to 1,500 pounds of cargo.
- The electric motor produces 181 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.
- The truck's stated 0-to-60 mph time is eight seconds, and it uses fixed regenerative braking with default one-pedal driving.
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