I replied without seeing your response. I have high hopes for Slate. Also I believe Rivian is going to make cheaper models in the next couple of years.
I'm hoping slate actually makes a decent minimalist EV truck / suv. https://www.slate.auto/en
I've paid the 50 dollars to "reserve" one but am still skeptical.
If it looks and acts like a duck it's a duck. Nazi getting called out for being a nazi and you're worried about the origin of the phrase.