The Slate Truck Will Get Tesla Supercharger Access
Slate truck customers will be able to use Tesla's vast Supercharger network to fill up their little electric trucks.
The Slate truck will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers, the startup announced on Tuesday.
And, since it comes from the factory with the Tesla-style North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, owners will be able to plug in without a dongle. What's more, the Slate's NACS port is situated at the driver's side rear of the truck—just like in a Tesla—so drivers will be able to park normally.
The Slate truck has a Tesla NACS port in the correct location for Superchargers.
Slate is among the latest in a long line of automakers that have adopted the NACS port and struck deals for access to the Supercharger network, the most widespread and reliable fast-charging provider in the U.S. Superchargers used to be exclusive to Tesla owners, but the company has gradually opened a large portion of them up to drivers of other vehicles.
With 120 kW charging and a base range of 150 miles (upgradeable to 240), the Slate is not exactly poised to be a road-tripping champion. So it's tough to say how often owners will hit up Superchargers or other fast-charging stations. It's more of an around-town vehicle that I'd imagine most people will charge at home.
Still, access to Supercharger should make owning a Slate a bit more hassle-free. Because more charging options are always better.
Contact the author: Tim.Levin@InsideEVs.com
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