Recent content by YDR37

Maybe you could call it “cab-forward”

Actually there is a chance that a small cabover EV pickup could happen, but from Telo rather than Slate. A Telo is almost 2 feet shorter than a Slate, about the same size as a Mini Cooper. Bed is 5 ft with the crew cab, but there is a configurable mid-partition. With the proper setup, a Telo...

The White House has been changing its mind a lot lately, and may do so again in the future. I believe the current policy (as of March 26) is that So at least for now, there would not be an automatic 25% tariff on the full value of an imported Maverick. But there would still be a 25% tariff on...

The Maverick is only $27K because it's made in Mexico. The business model for the Maverick assumes the absence of tariffs on imported vehicles. It's true that the price of the Slate may be affected by political developments, but the price of the Maverick is very much at risk as well.

That is a valid concern, but there are ways to deal with it. Sometimes the previous owner will retain liability for any environmental impacts that occurred before the sale date. So any lingering cleanup efforts remain the responsibility of the previous owner; the new owner is not liable (unless...

During the Slate reveal event, it was claimed (at about 21:39) that So yes, the current plan is for deliveries to start in late 2026. They could start taking real orders, via the online configurator, even earlier. That doesn't mean that if you place a reservation now, you will get a truck in...

If you want more size comparisons, go to the Slate Home Page and scroll down to "How A Slate Stacks Up" Slate pickup vs: - Chevy Silverado EV - Ford Maverick - 1985 Toyota SR5 Slate SUV vs: - Chrysler Pacifica - Jeep Wrangler 2-door - Kia Soul

Yeah seems like that should be an option. Presumably you could order an SUV kit and not install the rear bench seat. But why pay for a seat that you don't want?

The Blank Slate is priced at <$20,000, after the $7,500 tax credit. So if the tax credit goes away, which is possible given the current political situation, then the price rises to <$27,500. At first glance, that would seem to make the Blank Slate uncompetitive with low-priced gas vehicles. The...

Not officially confirmed, but apparently a former printing plant on the west side of Warsaw, roughly midway between Fort Wayne and South Bend.

Not officially confirmed, but apparently a former printing plant on the west side of Warsaw, roughly midway between Fort Wayne and South Bend. https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/25/slate-auto-eyes-former-indiana-printing-plant-for-its-ev-truck-production/ Slate Auto eyes former Indiana printing...

Check out the patch on this jacket that Slate is offering as merch. We knew that that Slate was in California and Michigan, but this seems to confirm that they are doing something in Indiana as well.

There's a power window kit available as an option.

You can also try RockabyeRides.com or GetHexed.org. Or even Slate.auto, click on the last of the helpful FAQs.

Here's another weirdly wrapped Slate vehicle in LA. The SUV-like configuration seems similar to the one used for the "RockabyeRides" vehicle discussed above. More info and pictures here. Countdown timer and signup form here. If I am doing the math right, the countdown timer ends today at 7:15...