"Tisha Johnson, the head of design at the buzzy Jeff Bezos-backed EV startup, told Business Insider that the Slate truck is for drivers who have had enough of overstuffed cockpits and confusing digital controls. "People recognize that they don't use half of what is afforded in the vehicle. And then they ask, openly they ask, 'So why am I paying for this?'" Johnson said."
"The Slate truck generated significant buzz when it was unveiled in April. The two-seater base version, which the company says will be priced in the mid-$20,000s, will ship without many features that come as standard on most cars, including stereos, screens, and even power windows. Buyers can pay extra to add screens, radios, and other features as part of Slate's personalization system - but Johnson said the minimalist design would help Slate stand out against the rest of the industry."
Slate unveiled an affordable electric two-seater priced in the mid-$20,000s with a minimalist base version that omits stereos, screens, and power windows. Buyers can add features such as screens and radios through a paid personalization system. The design targets drivers tired of overstuffed cockpits and confusing digital controls. The minimalist approach aims to lower cost and provide a functional, uncomplicated vehicle. Production is scheduled for 2026. Consumers have reached a tipping point as automakers add features from gesture controls to G-force meters. The vehicle excludes a speaker system and retains only the audio and interaction elements necessary for safe driving.
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