With exposed fasteners, DIY repair options, and a low price tag, this EV from Slate is anything but typical in today’s crowded electric market
The Slate truck was originally going to start at under $20,000 before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit was axed
The upstart EV maker is building a full ownership ecosystem before production even begins
It seems the Slate Truck could have a hard time competing with the Ford Maverick
The company notes the Blank Slate is proving popular among “everyday Americans” and car enthusiasts
The truck is now expected to start around $25,000
The compelling base price of the Slate is for a model without an infotainment system or speakers
Would you like to see Ford, Toyota and GM cut out unnecessary equipment to lower the entry price on new vehicles?
A new interview with Chris Barman reveals why she thinks Slate can do what others haven’t
Slate’s boxy, modular EV is a hit online, but the limited range, poor towing capacity and primitive interior will put many buyers off
The hype around Slate is huge, but what happens when we compare it to a real pickup you can actually buy today that—get this—even has speakers!
Slate has received financial backing from Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos
Vancouver-based Exro’s Coil Driver inverter technology will feature on low-cost SUVs and trucks from Bezos-backed startup
Rumored to be backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto has already teased three different body styles of its debut EV
