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  "description": "Dual identity Photo credit: Slate Auto Two Slate vehicles — a stripped-down pickup and its SUV conversion — sit side-by-side in an industrial space, showcasing the flexibility of Slate’s modular EV platform. Designed in light and shadow Photo credit: Slate",
  "path": "/gallery/this-20k-ev-pickup-just-changed-the-game-and-you-can-customize-it-yourself/",
  "publishedAt": "2025-04-25T02:20:00+00:00",
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  "tags": [
    "Slate Auto"
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  "textContent": "Dual identity\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nTwo Slate vehicles — a stripped-down pickup and its SUV conversion — sit side-by-side in an industrial space, showcasing the flexibility of Slate’s modular EV platform.\n\n\n\nDesigned in light and shadow\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nNatural light slices through a warehouse window, casting angular shadows across the Slate’s front end. The lighting emphasizes the vehicle’s minimalist design and bold lighting grid.\n\n\n\nIconic front detail\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nA tight crop on the headlight and turn signal modules reveals Slate’s unique design language — a grid motif that bridges form and function.\n\n\n\nSteel and substance\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nA moody shot of the front wheel highlights the industrial-grade steel wheels and rugged off-road tires that ground Slate in durable simplicity.\n\n\n\nPure pickup form\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nSide-profile of the pickup model under skylight beams showcases its compact, squared-off silhouette — classic proportions with a modern electric twist.\n\n\n\nFocused presence\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nHead-on, the Slate pickup’s front fascia is symmetrical and self-assured. The SLATE wordmark is centered in black against its utilitarian matte gray.\n\n\n\nSignature lighting\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nZoomed in on the lighting grid, this image captures the modern-retro aesthetic of Slate’s orange pixel turn signals and deep-set LED headlamp.\n\n\n\nAnalog meets digital\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nInside, the cockpit is stark and functional. Crank windows, rotary HVAC knobs, and a universal phone mount give users ultimate control over tech and feel.\n\n\n\nUrban minimalism\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nParked against a corrugated metal wall, the truck’s clean slab sides and matte gray finish reflect Slate’s anti-bling, purpose-built approach.\n\n\n\nRear perspective\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nA rear three-quarter view shows the robust back end and upright cab — ready for accessories, conversions, or daily utility.\n\n\n\nRoad-ready\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nCaptured mid-drive beneath a massive overpass, the Slate looks stable and composed — its amber lights glowing in contrast to the moody dusk.\n\n\n\nRolling through the port\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nThe Slate pickup cruises past cranes and cargo under twilight. The shot reinforces the truck’s industrial roots and urban utility.\n\n\n\nTaillight detail\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nA close-up of the rear corner spotlights the pixel taillights embedded in a beveled frame — another nod to Slate’s modular design ethos.\n\n\n\nMotion at dusk\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nA second dynamic shot of the Slate on the move, this time from the side, its pixel lights fully illuminated as it approaches under-bridge lights.\n\n\n\nVersatility realized\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nA clean side shot of the SUV conversion variant shows off the added roof height and spare tire — all enabled by the accessory transformation kit.\n\n\n\nRugged reimagined\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Slate Auto\n\n\n\nA final glance at Slate’s two faces — pickup and SUV — within the same environment, framed to highlight adaptability, minimalism, and promise.",
  "title": "This $20K EV pickup just changed the game — and you can customize it yourself",
  "updatedAt": "2025-04-25T02:07:11+00:00"
}