Screenless GPS: Slate Auto says, “Remember the road atlas”

Slate Auto is promoting a spiral-bound road atlas as “Screenless GPS” for its planned electric pickup, which has no built-in infotainment system. The idea suits the truck’s stripped-back approach: it starts below $25,000 and leaves owners to bring their own devices and accessories.

The 2027 Rand McNally atlas has 154 full-colour pages covering the United States, Canada and Mexico, but lacks digital navigation features such as live traffic and automatic updates. Slate has put it in its online store for a limited time; the review copy is also due to be offered in a charity drive.