Here’s why Slate changed the battery in its cheap EV truck

Electric truck maker Slate is switching to lithium iron phosphate batteries—LFP—for its affordable EV models. According to TechCrunch, the move reveals how fundamentally the U.S. battery market has shifted in recent years. LFP cells are cheaper to manufacture than traditional lithium-ion chemistry, though they trade some energy density for improved longevity and safety. Slate's decision to adopt this technology signals that LFP has matured enough to support mainstream American EV production, marking a significant industry realignment.

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