Slate truck gets OTA updates through your phone, no infotainment needed

The $25,000 Slate electric pickup lacks infotainment, radio and speakers, but still receives over-the-air updates via the Slate app: the phone downloads the file and passes it over USB in about a minute, then the truck installs it in roughly 45 minutes. The company promises only bug fixes and small improvements, while add-ons like speakers and an iPad mount can push the price past $45,000.

• Updates download to the Slate app and transfer over USB in about a minute
• In-truck installation takes roughly 45 minutes
• Range is 205 miles, payload 1,550 pounds, towing 2,000 pounds
• Options raise the price from $25,000 to over $45,000