Credit to @YDR37 for this superimposed size comparison:
Here's how the Slate in pickup truck form compares to a Ford Maverick. About two feet shorter overall, but longer bed by about 6 inches.
Here's what Slate has said about servicing its trucks:
Through an upcoming national partnership, we will be offering authorized Slate service at more than 2500 locations throughout the US, and we will be working to expand to more locations. You’ll also be able to find service locations on our...
Caught this part in Motortrend's article on the Slate Truck:
Slate’s guiding principle for personalization is if a change wouldn't harm the Truck or people, it’s fair game. That’ll even extend to warranty repairs that can be completed by an owner.
This principle is also key to Slate’s intent...
This is the report article that broke the news on Slate Auto...
Inside the EV startup secretly backed by Jeff Bezos
https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/08/inside-the-ev-startup-secretly-backed-by-jeff-bezos/
April 8, 2025
Jeff Bezos is funding a secretive EV startup based in Michigan called Slate...
I haven't seen any info released yet about where the Slate Auto Pickup would be produced? Will Rivian be producing the Slate pickup truck, or maybe Slate Auto will contract with another manufacturer?
Or will Slate Auto actually builds its own plant? I'd be shocked. :eek:
Since the federal EV tax credit is could be on the chopping block, I wonder if Slate Auto set the pickup's $25K estimated price assuming the existence of the federal tax credit when the truck launches in late 2026 - early 2027?