Can 3D Printing Unlock a Modding Future for the Slate Truck?
The Slate EV truck hasn’t even hit the roads yet, but it’s already sparking real excitement among makers and car modders.
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…
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…
2027 Slate Truck 3D Parts First Look: America’s New Cheapest Pickup?
In this detailed comparison video, WarZone EV breaks down how the Slate Auto EV truck stacks up against its top competitors: the Rivian R1T and the Tesla Cybertruck. Design: Slate’s modular box design is compared against Tesla’s sharp edges and…
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Slate’s new pickup is basic — until you 3D print it better.
Slate Auto, the new Jeff Bezos-backed EV maker has just released the “Amazon Essentials” of the auto market: a basic pickup with minimal features and even hand-crank windows. However, it you’re keen to modify your Slate with 3D printed parts,…
Slate lets you personalise your pickup truck with open source 3D printed parts
A new electric pickup truck is promising affordability and extensive customisation options – reportedly enabled by additive manufacturing. The intentionally simplistic Slate Truck, from Jeff Bezos-backed e-vehicle manufacturer Slate, is said to be ‘so customisable’ it can turn an EV 2-seat pickup,…
Blank ‘slate’ EV: This pickup truck can convert into an SUV and even features 3D printed parts for DIY personalization
In a bold move that promises to reshape the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Slate Auto has introduced a compact electric pickup truck that offers something truly unique: unprecedented levels of customization. Priced starting at just $25,000—possibly under $20,000 after federal…
