Exclusive Tour of Slate Auto’s Beta EV Factory + Interview with CEO & Lead Engineer
Slate EV Savings: Longevity & Low Maintenance
Modern trucks are marvels of engineering, packed with more sensors, screens, and software than some early spacecraft. But with that complexity comes cost. As vehicles become more advanced, they often become more fragile and expensive to repair. Enter the Slate…
Slate Truck Safety Features: Comprehensive Guide
The Slate Truck by Slate Auto is redefining utility EVs with its modular design, cost-effective engineering, and commitment to safety. While marketed as a minimalist workhorse, its safety architecture is more comprehensive than its price point suggests.
How the Slate Truck Stacks Up to Today’s Small Pickups
In a market where even the cheapest new cars hover near $30,000, a minimalist electric truck promising a sub-$20K price tag sounds almost too good to be true. But that’s the idea behind the Slate Truck, an EV platform built around affordability, function, and user-driven customization.
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.
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…