Building an electric vehicle that’s affordable, customizable, and actually something people want to drive has become the holy grail of the modern car industry. Slate Auto, a startup in the EV world, has been generating plenty of hype over the past few months by claiming it can deliver exactly that.
But beneath the viral videos and slick promises, the reality is a back-to-basics vehicle that skips many modern comforts and might not end up costing much less than a Ford Maverick. And according to one Stellantis executive, Slate’s wallet-friendly image could unravel pretty quickly.
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