I want to like the Slate concept, I'm just skeptical of pricing.   Watching the video, it simultaneously seems like a nice product and a cheap product at the same time.   The doors closing thunk, you can tell it's cheap.   My problem with it is still what it was when it debuted - what you're getting for the price.  You're talking $25,000 for a vehicle with 150 miles of range and zero options.....literally zero, not even a sound system....roll up windows, etc.   We don't know the pricing structure of their options yet, but I'd imagine once you start checking some boxes to get to usual standard equipment, that you're very quickly reaching $30k and beyond.  At that point, you're competing with base Mavericks and the coming CE1 product that presumably will have a good amount of standard options.     An interesting note from the video, is they mentioned that all of them will come down the assembly line exactly the same to save assembly costs, and that any options are either put on by the end customer, or done by their techs.  So they're going to have a separate facility to take the built models, and put the options on?  Seems like a logistics nightmare....though I guess with Amazon backing... I do like the idea of modifying down the road (i.e. you buy the truck, then decide later you want the SUV, you buy the parts and put them on (or have them put on for you).     We'll see how it does.....i think it'll carve out its own niche, but I don't see all 150,000 reservations converting once people actually get their hands on one.

Keep in mind we have info on a rwd affordable EV sedan as well. So that's the 5th is my guess. They did go out of their way to mention new affordable car models were arriving. That's the most exciting product out of all of them imo. 

I believe it'll be varied. Ford has said things like the CE1 truck will be about 30k, but other models will probably be more than that, and others less. For instance, it seems like that affordable RWD performance EV sedan is locked in and coming at this point given how Ford is openly talking about bringing back cars now.    My guess is that thing will be a little nicer than the truck, sportier, more high end inside, and maybe start at like 35k, which for a nice little sports sedan, wouldn't be bad. Like Ford's su7 rival with mustang inspired styling or something would be pretty sweet.    I'd imagine it could be a case as well if options for the CE1 truck are pretty limited, and it starts at around 30k, 40k or so would be the maximum price. 

Agree regarding the interior.  it was way ahead of its time and far nicer than anything else in the Ford lineup at the time.   My mom thought the same - hated the exterior, but loved the interior.

Similar story for my wife.  When the Flex was first revealed, I told her "that's your next vehicle."  She said "Nope!  That's ugly!"  I told her "just wait, you'll see."  We had an Escape and we discussing kid #3 at the time, so we knew we were going to need more room.   When the first one hit the lot at the dealership near us, we went to take a look.  She still didn't like the looks and was still adamant that she was NOT getting it, but once she sat inside, she was sold!  And it drove like a dream! It was so quiet and smooth.  The interior was well ahead of it's time and was luxury-car refined.  We picked it up in the fall of 2008 and she was pregnant with our 3rd child at the time.  That child just turned 17 a few weeks ago...wow how time flies!

The problem with the Flex was getting someone to actually consider one.  We looked at the 2013 Explorer (was going to be my wifes car but also needed to tow our boat) and during the test drive she really did not like the lack of visibility due to excessive A pillar.  I did some research and found that the Flex had the capability we wanted.  The wife said no, I don't like it.  I said well just drive it then if you don't like it we can cross it off the list.  She was hooked after 5 minutes of driving.

1) we knew that already   2) I'm thinking the "hood" is going to be a lot shorter than we're used to on Maverick or other trucks.  Below, I put a red line on the hood to pillar area on 3 different reference points.  Obviously, the patent drawing might not be accurate, but still, we're seeing similarities on the real photos....   3) I think that's just a strip of tape to keep wax from the buffer from getting on the bottom plastic part......not saying there's not a unique lighting element, but I don't know if that's it.    

I think they're looking at all 5 together, saying that there'll be multi-energy across those models (i.e 2 BEVs, 1 hybrid, 1 ICE, etc etc), not multi-energy on individual models.       I'd guess the BEV ones are still targeting that 30k area.  This new announcement saying sub-40k doesn't negate the 30k amount........it just means that as a whole, all of these 5 will all be sub 40k.  Some are 30k, some could be 35k, some could be 39.999k, etc.   And as pointed out, don't forget about the "affordable" truck at TPP....         I mean, Mustang starts at $32,640 for an EcoBoost.  It's not outside the realm of possibility that a base 4-door EcoBoost model could start under $40k..........(and going up quickly from there).

Ford has seemingly mentioned previously what 4 of the 5 will probably be.   CE1 truck The CE1 CUV A small van (CE1?) The affordable pickup that has been discussed on this site.    that leaves one model-maybe an Edge sized SUV?   As an aside I see Borg mentioned a hybrid 4 door Mustang, but I’m sure it won’t be one of the “affordable models”. 

But a fiercely loyal following of those that did buy them.