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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 34 MIN

Will Your Next Car Be a Blank Slate?

from The Straight Shift with The Car Chick · host LeeAnn Shattuck, The Car Chick: Your Car Buying and Repair Expert

Electric vehicles were supposed to make cars more affordable. So why does the average EV now cost well over $50,000?Enter Slate Auto, a brand-new American startup that's taking a completely different approach. Their first vehicle is a bare-bones, highly customizable electric pickup that starts at just $24,950. No giant touchscreen. No built-in stereo. Even crank windows are back.But is Slate Auto really the future of affordable transportation...or just another EV startup that's destined to end up like Fisker?In this episode, The Car Chick® breaks down everything you need to know about Slate Auto, how its unique "Blank Slate" concept works, and—most importantly—the tough questions every potential buyer should be asking before putting down a deposit.In this episode:Why new cars and EVs have become so expensive The story behind Slate Auto and its founders How the Blank Slate platform works Service, maintenance, and Right to Repair Warranty coverage Could Slate become the next Fisker...or the next success story? Whether you're excited about affordable EVs or just curious what all the buzz is about, this episode goes beyond the marketing hype to answer the questions nobody else seems to be asking.Resources & Links:🚗 Slate Auto: https://www.slate.auto/Connect with The Car ChickWebsite: https://www.TheCarChick.comYou can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here. Connect with LeeAnn:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeWork with LeeAnn:Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a CarCar Buying ServiceCopyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick.  All rights reserved.

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Electric vehicles were supposed to make cars more affordable. So why does the average EV now cost well over $50,000? Enter Slate Auto, a brand-new American startup that's taking a completely different approach. Their first vehicle is a bare-bones, highly customizable electric pickup that starts at just $24,950. No giant touchscreen. No built-in stereo. Even crank windows are back. But is Slate Auto really the future of affordable transportation...or just another EV startup that's destined to ...

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