EV Startup
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: 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,…
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 Auto’s $20K Electric Truck Gains National Attention

In a new feature from The New York Times, Slate Auto’s disruptive approach to electric trucks has been thrust into the national conversation. The company’s minimalist EV, expected to launch at under $20,000 after federal tax credits, is generating buzz…
Slate’s Massive Funding Boosts Hope for Affordable Electric Truck

Significant Investment Fuels Slate’s Ambitions Slate, the emerging EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has reportedly secured substantial funding to advance its mission of producing an affordable, customizable electric pickup truck. This financial backing underscores investor confidence in Slate’s vision…
Slate Auto’s $20K Electric Pickup: A Minimalist EV with Maximum Impact

Image via Edmunds Slate Auto, the Michigan-based EV disruptor backed by Jeff Bezos, is getting massive attention with its $20,000 minimalist electric pickup. The “Blank Slate” truck ditches high-cost features in favor of customization and functionality. It ships in a…
Slate Auto Secures $700M in Funding with Backing from Jeff Bezos and Others

Image via The Autopian Slate Auto, a new electric vehicle company based in Michigan, has announced it has raised a massive $700 million in Series A and B funding. This substantial round was backed by some of the biggest names…
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,…

