What is the Slate Telematics Module and what can it be used for?

Want remote access in the Slate Truck? You'll need its $275 accessory and, eventually, a service subscription.

By Husain Parvez Nov. 8, 2026 6:00 pm EST Slate Auto Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

When you buy a Slate Truck, you only pay for the tech you want, and Slate is taking that idea pretty far. There's no built-in infotainment system on its $24,950 Blank Slate, and even the hardware that enables the truck to communicate via a cellular network is optional. Slate offers that connection as a separate $275 Telematics Module.