Slate v. Scout

Having seen the new Scout Motors models in person, and having talked directly to several of the company reps, I came away incredibly impressed with everything about them. But I haven’t put a $200 deposit down on either vehicle, as much as I’d like to. I have no idea what price point they’ll actually release at, but I’d wager it’ll start somewhere in the mid-$50K range, which is just too expensive for our family to justify. I would definitely go for the Traveler model at this point, as much as I’d like a pickup truck; the small dimensions of the bed pretty much negate any advantage having an outside box would bring. The primary reason I bought the Travelall was to have a 4-door SUV with hauling capabilities, and that need hasn’t changed any. However, Slate is coming out with a no-frills EV truck platform they swear will start at $25K. it’s supposed to get about 200 miles of range, which is more than enough for 95% of the driving we typically do every year. And it’s customizable, where…