Our Thoughts on Slate: The $25K Modular Pickup Changing EVs | Merge Conflict ep. 522

James and Frank dig into Slate’s modular electric pickup — a $24,950, 205‑mile, no-frills truck you can customize later — and unpack how factory vs dealer options, aftermarket mods and build quality will make or break the idea. They also cover real-world charging (level 1/2/3), fleet and daily-use practicality, and why a DIY, upgradeable EV could reshape affordable vehicle ownership. 00:00:00 - Intro and Banter 00:03:15 - Daylight and Routines 00:07:30 - Switching Focus to Vehicles 00:11:30 - Car Ownership and Customization 00:16:30 - Slate: Modular EV Truck 00:22:30 - Features, Price, and Mods 00:29:00 - EV Charging Explained 00:34:30 - Trucks vs Sedans 00:39:30 - Closing Thoughts and Sign-Off Hosts: ‪@praeclarum‬ and ‪@JamesMontemagno‬ Merge Conflict: https://www.mergeconflict.fm Subscribe: https://www.mergeconflict.fm/subscribe Patreon:   / mergeconflictfm   #dotnet #podcast #mergeconflict