"The Slate truck is less than a year away from going into production, so the company is kicking development and testing into high gear before the first customers get their cars toward the end of 2026."
"Several prototypes were draped in sensors and other measuring equipment to see how the cars would fare. They were soaked in slush, then flash-frozen in cold containers that dropped the temperature down to -11F."
"The idea of these grueling tests is to bring all the components to their limits, so that defects and issues can be caught and remedied before series production starts."
"No other name in the American car industry is promising a sub-$30,000 work truck that can also be dependable."
The Slate electric truck is undergoing extensive testing in both hot and cold conditions before its production begins. The truck has been tested in freezing temperatures at the Keweenaw Research Center, where prototypes were subjected to slush and extreme cold. The tests aim to identify and resolve any potential issues before deliveries start in late 2026. Previous tests included towing and payload assessments in high heat. Slate aims to deliver a reliable work truck priced under $30,000, though its performance remains to be seen.
Read at insideevs.com
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