Slate Auto’s electric truck: See it first at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Slate Auto CEO Chris Barman will unveil the company’s new electric truck live on stage, marking the first public reveal of this next-generation commercial EV. Barman will also discuss Slate Auto’s innovative approach to the commercial electric vehicle market, covering aspects from design and manufacturing to the challenges of hardware innovation, supply chain management, and startup-scale production in a capital-intensive industry. This event promises an unfiltered insider perspective on building a vehicle company focused on affordability, personalization, and advanced technology. Chris Barman brings extensive experience to Slate Auto, having held leadership roles at Chrysler, Eaton Corporation, and HCL Technologies, with expertise in autonomous driving, electrical systems, and driver-assistance technologies. Her background as a mechanical engineer and MBA, combined with her commitment to mentoring women engineers, underscores her leadership in the EV space. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, held October 27–29 in San Francisco, will gather over 10,000 industry leaders,