And for some buyers, that'll start by bypassing any dealer and never having to haggle over the $26,400 advertised price and destination charge. In fact, Consumer Reports says EVs still have more issues than gas cars, and don't forget that this will be Slate's first-ever product. Slate says they'll partner with more than 3,000 RepairPal service providers nationwide, so that you'll be covered under the four-year, 50,000-mile warranty, and the 10-year, 110,000-mile warranty for the powertrain and battery. As for regular maintenance, Slate thinks you can do lots of that yourself. The carmaker also says Slate U will let you track your own service record so you know what you've done, rather than leaving those files in the hands of a dealer.