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Why The Slate Truck Will Use LFP Batteries After All

Slate's $24,950 pickup truck will be powered by an LFP battery made by Gotion in Illinois. A top executive explains the move.

InsideEVs · Jun 24

Slate Names New CEO Months Before Launching Its Cheap EV Truck

Slate's new top executive, Peter Faricy, will be tasked with bringing its mid-$20,000s pickup truck to market.

InsideEVs · Mar 9

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.

InsideEVs · Feb 19

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.

Fortune · Oct 3, 2025

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.

InsideEVs · Sep 18, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025

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.

Fortune · Sep 10, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Aug 3, 2025

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.

Reason · May 6, 2025

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…

InsideEVs · May 3, 2025