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.
Pricing looks crazy. $2300 for a 300w flexible panel cover https://www.slate.auto/en/store/ACCMEU019?fromCategoryId=accessories_exterior&fromSubcategoryId=accessories_exterior_utility
That’s a pretty reasonable price. You can’t just look for a big number and conclude anything based on that. Sometime things cost money. You have to compare it to comparable third party products.
You’re not just talking a few panels here.
https://www.worksport.com/products/solis
300w panels are like $200.
On Amazon, covers like that without solar panels retail from $300-$1200. Assuming good build quality, that isn’t unreasonable. When you seamlessly integrate $200 worth of solar panels into a cover that would otherwise cost $1000, a final price point of $2300 seems pretty reasonable.
Sure, you can just bolt some panels from ali baba to a roof rack you make out of tubing from home depot if you want. But what you’re paying for is the quality, fit, and finish. OEM vs aftermarket.