Slate Truck
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…
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…
What Is the Slate Truck?

A New Kind of EV for Builders, Modders, and Minimalists
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:…
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…
Truck Buyers Love Blank Clean Slate Auto Trucks—Make 100k Deposits + Hiring

In a remarkable debut, electric vehicle startup Slate Auto has garnered over 100,000 refundable $50.00 deposit reservations for its minimalist electric pickup truck within just two weeks of its unveiling. This surge in interest suggest strong consumer appetite for affordable…
