Slate
Coverage of Slate in the Nexus archive.
- The $25,000 Slate truck is proudly bare-bones. I think these add-ons are worth the extra money.
The Slate electric truck's base model is priced under $25,000 and emphasizes affordability with a minimalist design. The article details the author's experience testing the truck and their chosen add-ons, including a second-row bench and speaker system, which push the price above $30,000. The company's business model focuses on physical upgrades rather than software subscriptions.
- I drove the Slate truck. Its toy-like looks hide a surprisingly serious pickup.
The Slate truck, priced at $24,950 for a 2027 model, defies expectations with a robust driving experience despite its toy-like appearance. The author tested a prototype in Newport, Rhode Island, noting its truck-like handling, spacious cabin, and balanced performance, contrasting with cheaper alternatives like the discontinued Mitsubishi Mirage.
- Slate's EV truck is built to be customized. Crayola is helping fill in between the lines.
Slate, a no-frills EV truck company, partnered with Crayola to offer five colorful vehicle wrap options in response to high customer demand for non-gray car colors. The collaboration includes a $1,549.99 color package with crayon-inspired hues like dandelion yellow and razzmatazz pink, addressing a market where over 80% of new cars are traditionally monochrome.
- I quite fancy a Slate EV in a Crayola crayon color
Slate's basic EV trucks are being updated with colorful designs through a partnership with Crayola to add whimsy to their vehicles.
- Tesla is selling summer gear, including a $595 Model Y trunk fridge
Tesla has launched a summer collection of car accessories, including a $595 dual-zone fridge for the Model Y, air mattresses, and tents. The products aim to boost post-purchase revenue and brand loyalty, leveraging standardized vehicle designs for accessory compatibility. The release comes amid competition from EV rivals like Rivian and Slate.
- Slate is betting Americans want less car for less money
Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, is launching an affordable electric pickup truck priced at $24,950 to cater to drivers seeking simpler, analog features. The vehicle targets a market gap by offering a low-cost alternative to expensive, tech-heavy trucks, capitalizing on online nostalgia for small, no-frills vehicles like old Ford Rangers and Japanese Kei trucks.
- Slate's $24,950 EV truck is tiny, stripped-down, and ridiculously customizable
Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, is launching a $24,950 electric truck with minimal features and over 200 customizable add-ons. The vehicle, intentionally stripped-down with manual windows and no infotainment screen, attracted 10,000 $300 preorders in its first four hours online.
- A Bezos-backed EV truck for less than $25,000? Deliveries begin soon
A Jeff Bezos-backed electric truck from Slate is priced under $25,000 with deliveries starting soon. The truck aims to revive interest in electric vehicles amid cooling demand and affordability challenges.
- Jeff Bezos-backed Slate unveils launch price for the 'most affordable truck in America'
Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, announced its base electric pickup truck will start at $24,950, positioning it as the 'most affordable truck in America.' The vehicle features minimal tech, manual windows, and no touchscreen, with first deliveries expected by late 2026.
- Best wishes
Federal Judge Eleanor Ross apologized to her clerks for loud sex in her chambers, which they found disruptive. The 11th Circuit Judicial Council reprimanded her and ordered a more specific apology after clerks complained. Political figures and a Slate writer criticized the judge's actions and the leniency of the punishment.
- Slate EV truck pre-orders will open on June 24
Pre-orders for the Slate EV truck will open on June 24. The article refers to Slate as the 'Spirit Airlines of EV trucks.'