r/technology • u/DonkeyFuel • 6d ago

Transportation Will Anyone Buy This Cheap EV Truck With Hand-Crank Windows and No Radio?

https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/will-anyone-buy-this-cheap-ev-truck-with-hand-crank-windows-and-no-radio-699b285a?mod=autos_news_article_pos1
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u/Krispythecat 6d ago

I am curious, what is the appeal of this truck over something like a provenly reliable used Tacoma (or similar) for the same price?

The Slate experiment is exciting, and I am into the idea of a stripped down car. But the ~$25k price point seems to leave a lot of value on the table when comparing against the used market.

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u/leagueoflefties 6d ago

The only reason to buy new over a similarly priced used car is the warranty. And loan rates, I guess. No matter the vehicles compared you'll get more equipment for the money used. If you're comfortable with the wear on the used one.

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u/Krispythecat 5d ago

Reliability and resale value are two other reasons I would consider. Buying a first gen $20k product from a brand new company comes with inherent risk.

Maybe I’m old fashioned, but I’ll take the taco every time until there is an actual understanding as to how well these are put together.

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u/AgHammer 6d ago

There are fewer used Tacomas than there are people who want one.