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Final Slate Truck Pricing Is Coming In Late June

The Slate pickup truck goes into production this year, but its final price is still a question mark. Until June, that is.

Why Slate's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Cheap Chinese EVs

Why Slate's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Cheap Chinese EVs

Slate CEO Chris Barman dives into where the electric truck startup stands, the Slate truck's price and competition with BYD.

Slate 'Aspires' To Launch More Vehicles After Its Two-Door Pickup Truck, CEO Says

Slate 'Aspires' To Launch More Vehicles After Its Two-Door Pickup Truck, CEO Says

Slate's bare-bones pickup hits streets in 2026. Its CEO tells InsideEVs that more vehicles may be on the way.

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How Much Will Slate's EV Truck Cost? Slate Is Still Figuring That Out.

The Slate truck's price will be key to its success. But the company is still working on a final number, its CEO told InsideEVs.

The Affordable Slate EV Truck Passes 150,000 Orders. Here's What It Won't Do

Slate reports “huge” demand for its tiny truck, even amid a broader cooling EV market. And its CEO answered a big question about its technology.

This isn’t the first time Tesla has lost the EV tax credit

The EV tax credit has run dry—but Tesla has options to keep sales flowing.

Why Hyundai Is Pouring Another $2.7 Billion Into Georgia

Today on Critical Materials: Hyundai infuses cash into Georgia, Europe fears job losses from Chinese EVs and Slate finds an upside to losing the EV tax credit.

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Jeff Bezos-Backed Slate Auto CEO Says Federal EV Tax Credit Removal Creates Battery Supply 'Opportunity'

Jeff Bezos-Backed Slate Auto CEO Says Federal EV Tax Credit Removal Creates Battery Supply 'Opportunity'

The elimination of the federal electric vehicle tax credit may benefit newer market players, according to Slate Auto CEO Chris Barman.

The CEO of U.S.-made electric truck company Slate says removal of EV tax credit is ‘opening up capacity’ from battery suppliers

The CEO of U.S.-made electric truck company Slate says removal of EV tax credit is ‘opening up capacity’ from battery suppliers

The buzzy new EV company said it is evaluating whether that may be able to help the company offer better pricing.

Jeff Bezos‑Backed Slate Truck Launches Under $20K After Tax Credit – Stereo And Power Windows Cost Extra

Jeff Bezos‑Backed Slate Truck Launches Under $20K After Tax Credit – Stereo And Power Windows Cost Extra

Imagine a two‑seat electric pickup backed by Jeff Bezos that cuts costs by excluding a stereo and power windows unless buyers pay extra.

Both Biden's and Trump's Policies Are Making E.V.s More Expensive

Slate Auto hopes to offer affordable electric vehicles, but it has to navigate federal incentives and restrictions in the process.

How The Slate Truck Ended Up Being So Cheap

How The Slate Truck Ended Up Being So Cheap

Asking how Slate was able to price its electric truck so cheaply may sound like a “no-duh” question. It’s a bit like marveling at how Spirit Airlines is able to sell flights for 50 bucks. The answer is obvious, and in some ways not all that profound: Give people the…

Jeff Bezos-Backed Slate Auto Unveils £16k Customisable EV Truck And It's Now Taking Reservations

Jeff Bezos-Backed Slate Auto Unveils £16k Customisable EV Truck And It's Now Taking Reservations

Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto has unveiled a £16,000 customisable electric truck set for late 2026 delivery.

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Opinion: I Love and Loathe Bezos's Cheap Pickup Truck

Opinion: I Love and Loathe Bezos's Cheap Pickup Truck

I want to be clear that I am excited for the new, $20,000-after-incentive electric pickup from Slate Auto.

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Slate Truck: A Low-Cost, Transforming EV Pickup

Word of a brand-new electric-vehicle startup might call to mind the strange days of the COVID era, when headlines were jam-packed with all sorts of Tesla wannabes. Some went public without an actual product or a dime in revenue. Not surprisingly, most never quite took off. Some straight-up crashed and…

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