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Slate partners with RepairPal for nationwide service and accessory support

Slate announced a new partnership with RepairPal to provide service and accessory installation options for its customers. The collaboration integrates Slate’s vehicle support with RepairPal’s nationwi…

Slate trucks to use NACS port for Tesla charging compatibility

Slate announced that its vehicles will have access to the Tesla Supercharger network. This integration will allow Slate truck owners to use Tesla’s fast-charging infrastructure through the North Ameri…

Werner Herzog’s favorite car could be the new Slate

People smarter than I am are debating the merits of the upcoming Slate Auto electric pickup truck and quasi-SUV. By making the truck as inexpensively as possible, the company hopes to be able to sell …

Does Ford’s cheap EV pickup make Slate obsolete?

Earlier today, Ford's CEO Jim Farley announced the company's new Universal EV Platform, which will underpin a new lineup of affordable EVs. This unibody platform utilizes Ford's own LFP battery techno…

Slate Auto Truck vs. Ford Ranchero EV: The battle for the budget electric pickup

As electric pickups continue to proliferate in the upper price ranges, two emerging entries are quietly preparing to upend the market—not with outrageous specs or six-figure MSRPs, but with smart pack…

Which EV wins on budget, design, and range: Citroën Ami or Slate Truck?

As electric vehicles become more prevalent, two distinct models have emerged in the affordable EV segment: the Citroën Ami and the Slate Truck. While both aim to provide cost-effective electric transp…

The best way to order your Slate truck

You might be looking at the new Slate truck and SUV option from Slate Auto and thinking to yourself that you might want to get one. In addition to putting down a $50 refundable deposit, you're probabl…

Scout vs. Slate: Two bold visions for the future of American EVs

The American automotive landscape is evolving quickly, and two new companies — Scout Motors and Slate — are redefining what drivers can expect. Although both are launching electric vehicles and sellin…

Chevy Colorado vs. Slate truck: Which one really delivers?

When it comes to midsize trucks in 2025, two names stand out for very different reasons: the Chevrolet Colorado and the upstart Slate Truck. Each vehicle brings a distinct vision to the table — but wh…

Chevy Colorado vs. Slate truck: Which one really delivers?

When it comes to midsize trucks in 2025, two names stand out for very different reasons: the Chevrolet Colorado and the upstart Slate Truck. Each vehicle brings a distinct vision to the table — but wh…

Should I have a Level 2 home charger for my Slate Auto truck?

When you own an electrified vehicle, especially something with a plug on it, you might be wondering if you need to have home charging or if you can get by otherwise. In the case of the Slate Auto elec…

Slate Truck vs. 2025 Ford Maverick: Which small truck fits your needs?

In a market increasingly filled with compact pickups, the Slate Truck and the 2025 Ford Maverick stand out for different reasons. One is a radically simplified electric vehicle built around customizat…

Yes, the Slate Auto truck ships with a charging cord

In case you missed it, a new car company is on the scene. Called Slate Auto, the EV startup introduced an all-electric, back-to-basics pickup truck with a price starting at under $20,000 with incentiv…

This $20K EV pickup just changed the game — and you can customize it yourself

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 pl…

Modular design allows Slate Truck to become 5-seat SUV

Slate, a new American electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a unique modular feature for its first model, the Slate Truck. The vehicle, which comes standard as a 2-seat electric pickup, can be …

Slate Truck targets under $20,000 price with EV incentives

Slate, a new American automotive company, has announced a customizable electric truck platform aimed at reducing costs and increasing reliability through manufacturing simplification. The company plan…

Slate just revealed 6 wild EV designs — and every one of them is a vibe

The fastback revival Photo credit: Slate Auto A sleek, streamlined SUV design blends classic 80s inspiration with modern electric minimalism. The fastback silhouette suggests motion, even at rest. Ope…

My biggest concern about the Slate Auto truck

This week, we're going to get official details on the Slate Auto pickup truck that was, at least partially, funded by an investment from Amazon's Jeff Bezos. We know a lot, considering a photo caught …

Tesla Cybertruck and Rivian R1T face a surprising new threat

The electric pickup space is no longer a niche. Tesla’s Cybertruck and Rivian’s R1T have defined the high-end EV truck segment—each offering a distinct vision of what a modern electric utility vehicle…

The Slate Auto $25,000 EV pickup: This is allegedly it

As we recently reported, a startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is preparing to ship an electric pickup truck for the starting price of just $25,000 U.S. dollars. The scoop from TechCrunch high…

Jeff Bezos quietly backs EV startup Slate Auto targeting $25K electric truck: Report

A new electric vehicle startup called Slate Auto is quietly building momentum in the automotive sector with backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. As first reported by TechCrunch, Slate Auto is opera…