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Why the Slate Truck Is a Smart, Future-Ready Choice for Fleet Buyers
Across the United States, industries are facing pressure to transition their fleet vehicles from internal combustion engines to electric alternatives. This shift is driven by rising fuel costs, long-term maintenance concerns, and state and federal mandates that aim to reduce emissions.
Slate Truck vs. ICE Truck: 10-Year Maintenance Cost Comparison
Photo Courtesy: Slate Auto
The automotive world is changing fast, and Slate Auto is positioning itself as a disruptor with a minimalist, affordable electric truck. But beyond its stripped-down design and sub-$20K price point, one of the biggest value drivers may be what it doesn't have—engines, transmissions, or high-maintenance tech.
Building the Slate Overlander: Imagining the Future of Electric Off-Road Adventure
Courtesy: Slate Auto Could EVs Be The Next Evolution of Overlanding? Overlanding has long been the domain of boxy 4x4s, rugged mods, and gear-laden rooftop tents. Think Broncos, Blazers, Land Cruisers – vehicles that can conquer a trail, camp in…
Why Slate Auto Chose NMC Batteries Over LFP for Its Affordable EV Truck
Why Slate Auto Opted for NMC Batteries Over LFP in Its Affordable EV Truck Originally published by InsideEVs on May 2025 Slate Auto, the EV startup behind the highly anticipated minimalist electric truck, has taken a different path from many…
EV startup secretly backed by Jeff Bezos
Inside the EV Startup Secretly Backed by Jeff Bezos Originally published by TechCrunch on April 8, 2025. TechCrunch reports that Jeff Bezos is funding a secretive EV startup based in Michigan called Slate Auto. The company, founded in stealth, has…
Chris Barman: The CEO Driving Slate Auto and the Future of Affordable EVs
The People Behind the Product Electric vehicles (EVs) often get attention for their futuristic tech and sleek performance. But at the heart of every breakthrough is a leader with a vision. For Slate Auto, that leader is Chris Barman –…
The Slatelet: Opening the Dashboard to a Generation of Makers
Introduction In the fast-evolving world of electric vehicles, Slate Auto is doing something most manufacturers wouldn’t dare: handing over part of its design to the public. The newly released Slatelet dash emblem isn’t just a stylized badge tucked into the…
Why I Reserved My Own Slate EV Truck!
Sam Heyart introduces the Slate EV truck, a new compact pickup truck designed to be affordable and customizable. They’re excited about the truck’s basic design, its low price point, and its potential for customization, and they’ve already reserved one. Sam…
Slate Auto’s Bold New Truck: Insider Insights from Former Team Members
Slate Auto is making waves in the automotive industry with the debut of its all-new, fully customizable electric truck concept—designed to redefine the future of utility, performance, and personalization. In this exclusive segment from Mecum in the Morning, we take…
Slate Auto: Inside the Investment and Ownership
Slate Auto: Inside the Investment and Ownership of the $20K EV Startup Slate Auto: Inside the Investment and Ownership of the $20K EV Startup Published: May 2025 Image Credit: Electrive.com Introduction: A New Player in the EV Market Slate Auto,…
