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

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Slate Auto will unveil its brand-new electric truck live on the main stage, marking the first public reveal of the vehicle. CEO Christine (Chris) Barman will provide an insider perspective on how Slate is transforming the commercial electric vehicle (EV) market, discussing challenges such as hardware innovation, supply chain complexities, and startup-scale production. The event promises an unfiltered conversation about building a next-generation EV company in a capital-intensive industry. Chris Barman, who leads Slate Auto, brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Chrysler, Eaton Corporation, and HCL Technologies, with a background in engineering and business. She is committed to creating affordable, customizable vehicles and mentoring future women engineers. The reveal at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, held October 27–29 in San Francisco, is positioned as a key event for those involved in mobility, manufacturing, and hardware innovation. Attendees can register before October 17 to save up to $624, with additional