Хто насправді робить замовлення на нові електромобілі Slate

An electric truck priced under $20,000 sounded almost too good to be true. And, as it turns out, it was. When startup initially announced its all-electric pickup, the promise of sub-$20,000 pricing grabbed attention across the U.S. EV market. But the company may have overlooked a key political shift: President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to eliminate the so-called EV mandate, which signaled that the federal tax credit was on shaky ground. So, when it was confirmed the credit would be scrapped on September 30, it came as no surprise that walked back its pricing commitment, stating the EV will instead be priced in the “mid-twenties.”Read: Despite the adjustment, Slate isn’t backing away from its optimism. The remains confident in the Blank Slate’s appeal. According to chief executive Chris Barman, it appeals to five very-specific groups of buyers. If Slate is to establish itself as a legitimate player , then it’d better hope that these five groups do indeed buy it.Strong Reservations, Cautious OptimismIn a recent interview with , Barman shared that Slate has already racked up 100,000 refundable reservations for the EV. A large portion of those, he said, are from “everyday Americans for whom it’s just an affordable vehicle and a lot of utility and value for the money.”Additionally, Slate says it’s received plenty of interest from young professionals, who have “either just finished trade school or are just out of college.” According to Barman, they are “looking for value for the money” and love the customization element of the truck.Who Else Is Buying?New drivers are also showing love. Backed by funding from Jeff Bezos, the vehicle is emerging as a practical option for younger drivers looking to buy their first car. According to Barman, parents “like the fact that there are only two passengers, it doesn’t have an infotainment for distraction, and it has really high safety standards.”An interesting demographic where the Blank Slate is proving itself to be appealing is among “contemporary seniors.” Barman describes these as semiretired or retired individuals interested in an EV, but wanting a simpler driving experience than most other EVs. She added, “the fifth type that we see is a lot of people who are just auto enthusiasts. They want to just be able to trick it out.”Of course, high reservation numbers don’t always translate into actual sales. Tesla’s experience with the Cybertruck showed how early enthusiasm can taper off. For Slate, the real test will come when production starts and deposits need to turn into deliveries, especially for early birds who were under the impression that prices would start from around $20,000.