00:00Welcome to the video from the Car Magazine Tuning Blog.
00:03Today we're talking about the Slade Truck,
00:05a surprisingly affordable electric pickup truck that's making headlines in the USA.
00:11The vehicle was unveiled at an event in Los Angeles and goes by the simple name, Truck.
00:17It was developed by the startup Slade Auto,
00:20which is financed by Amazon founder Jeff Bossos, among others.
00:25Particularly noteworthy is that,
00:27following government subsidies for electric cars in the USA,
00:30the Slade truck will have a base price of just around 18,000 euros.
00:35This means that Slade is clearly targeting people who previously couldn't or didn't want to afford a new car.
00:41The truck comes in just one version, two doors, two seats, and a single color Slade gray finish.
00:48The cost savings start right with the concept.
00:51The interior has also been stripped down to the essentials.
00:54There's no dedicated infotainment unit, just a universal smartphone holder.
01:01Those who want to listen to music can install optional speakers or simply place a Bluetooth speaker on the dashboard.
01:09The climate control is handled by simple knobs, and the windows can be opened with a crank.
01:14Something you rarely see in new cars these days.
01:16The Slade truck is also technically clear.
01:20It is powered by a single electric motor on the rear axle with 204 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque.
01:29Two battery variants are available.
01:32One with 52.7 kWh, which provides a range of approximately 240 kilometers,
01:38and a larger one with 84.3 kWh, which achieves around 385 kilometers.
01:45The truck accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 8 seconds.
01:50The top speed is 145 kilometers per hour.
01:53In terms of chassis, Slade relies on a McPherson spring strut axle at the front and a Dion axle at the rear,
02:00similar to the one used in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
02:04The truck rolls on steel rims with size 1245-65A17 tires as standard.
02:11Despite the low-budget package, safety is not neglected.
02:15Autonomous emergency braking and a collision warning system are standard.
02:20Those who choose the optional SUV conversion package even get additional airbags for the rear seat.
02:26The range of accessories is also a real eye-catcher.
02:29From a simple foil kit to a modular conversion kit that transforms the truck into a five-seater SUV,
02:36everything is planned.
02:38A special attachment for the loading area even gives the truck a visual resemblance to a classic range rover.
02:45With an overall length of just 4.45 meters,
02:48the truck is shorter than a Honda Civic and significantly more compact than other U.S. pickups like the Ford Maverick.
02:55The loading area measures around 1.5 meters.
02:57There is also a front storage area with approximately 2 square meters of loading space.
03:03The total weight is around 1 tonne, 630 kg.
03:08The payload of around 650 kg and a towing capacity of around 450 kg are rather limited.
03:16However, it should be sufficient for everyday use or use as a tradesman's vehicle.
03:20The truck would be sold directly to customers without going through car dealerships.
03:27This saves further costs and should appeal to many car buyers.
03:31Service centers in the region are also being planned.
03:35Although developed with prominent support,
03:38the big question remains whether Slade Auto can actually mass-produce the truck,
03:42especially since government subsidies for electric cars are expiring in the U.S.
03:48The projected price could therefore prove difficult to maintain.
03:52But one thing is clear.
03:54The U.S. needs affordable cars, and they love pickups.
03:57Perhaps Slade will actually succeed in achieving its goal of redefining personal mobility.
04:07As always, you can find the link to read the article in our magazine in the video description.
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