Slate EV Startup Turns to Chinese Battery Tech After US Tax Credit Repeal

Slate, a new American automaker, has announced it will use lower-cost battery technology developed and refined in China for its electric vehicles. The move is partly a response to the repeal of EV tax credits that previously incentivized domestic sourcing of battery materials. Without those financial incentives, companies like Slate face less pressure to source materials from within the United States or allied nations. The shift highlights an unintended consequence of the Trump administration's rollback of EV-related tax policy, which may have accelerated reliance on Chinese battery supply chains. Slate's decision positions it to offer one of the most affordable EVs on the American market.