Survey Sunday: is Slate Auto’s affordable electric truck going to make it?

This one is car news, not really a home energy story, but here's the gist. Electrek asked its readers whether Slate Auto's low-cost electric pickup, priced at $25,000 plus destination fee, will succeed. Nearly 3,000 people responded, and the results were split: 1,553 said "maybe" or "no" versus 1,239 who said "yes" or "absolutely."

Readers who doubted the truck's chances pointed out that Ford's gas-powered Maverick, with current employee-pricing deals, ends up costing about the same or less once you add options like a spare tire, while offering more tech, four doors, and a large dealer network for repairs. Others worried about long-term service and parts support for a new automaker. Supporters argued the truck's low price and customizable design could appeal to fleets, small businesses, and buyers who want a simple, affordable vehicle rather than a heavily loaded one.

None of this affects home energy upgrades or rebates directly. It's a snapshot of reader opinion on whether a budget electric truck can compete against established gas and electric pickups on price, features, and long-term reliability.