Electric Vehicles
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…
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…
Amazon’s $20K Truck PREORDERS Just EXPLODED
Amazon’s 20K Truck Preorders Just Exploded RJ’s Garage They laughed when Amazon entered the EV game—but they’re not laughing anymore. What started as a bold idea to democratize electric vehicles has turned into a full-blown industry disruption. Meet the $20,000…
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What Is the Slate Truck?
A New Kind of EV for Builders, Modders, and Minimalists
A fresh angle on what the Slate Truck represents for the EV space
Slate Truck: Affordable and Customizable Electric Pickup Slate Truck: Affordable and Customizable Electric Pickup The Slate Truck, unveiled by Slate Auto, represents a significant shift in the electric vehicle (EV) market, focusing on affordability and customization. Minimalist Design Meets Maximum…
Slate Auto Seeks Tax Breaks for $363M EV Plant in Kosciusko County
Slate Auto Proposes $363M EV Manufacturing Facility in Kosciusko County Electric Vehicle Maker Seeks Tax Incentives for Major Investment Slate Auto, an electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced plans to invest approximately $363 million in establishing a production facility in the…
Slate EV Truck vs. Ford Maverick: Which Compact Pickup Delivers Better Value?
< Price and Powertrain: A Look at Accessibility and Efficiency The Slate EV Truck, backed by investors like Jeff Bezos, enters the market with a starting price of $20,000 after federal tax credits. Buyers can choose between two battery packs:…
