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Slate Taps Yelp’s RepairPal for EV Truck Service Ahead of 2026 Launch

The startup is adopting an asset-light model that relies on certified independent shops rather than opening company-run service centers.

Overview

  • Slate confirmed a partnership with RepairPal to handle service and accessory installation through more than 4,000 certified local shops, with guaranteed pricing and online scheduling.
  • The company said not all RepairPal locations will perform warranty repairs, signaling a mixed footprint for covered service work at launch.
  • Production of Slate’s compact electric pickup is scheduled to start in Indiana in late 2026, with a direct-to-consumer sales model.
  • Slate projects scaling to roughly 150,000 trucks annually by late 2027 or early 2028 at a target price in the mid-$20,000s, according to company plans reported by InsideEVs.
  • Sherwood News reports the trucks use NACS ports and that Slate has a deal for access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, details not separately confirmed in the other coverage.