The Slate Vs Ford Fathom Debate Might Be Settled By This One Key Tech Feature
Ford keeps CarPlay and Android Auto in its affordable EV truck, while Slate expects you to bring the screen yourself.
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Both Ford and Slate are pursuing the same enticing goal: an electric pickup starting below $30,000. The Blank Slate Truck starts at $24,950 plus a $1,450 destination charge, while the Ford Fathom starts at $28,350 plus a $1,595 destination charge.
But things get more interesting once you look more closely. Ford says the Fathom will feature a large touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Slate forgoes a traditional infotainment system, instead giving you a place to mount and charge your phone. That's refreshingly simple for some, but it might seem too simple for anyone used to seeing maps, music and messages on a proper center display.
Slate makes your phone the infotainment system
Slate hasn't merely left CarPlay off the options sheet. Its approach is...
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