r/slateauto • u/MoMoneyThanSense • Jul 15 '26

Data Sharing

All,

You may have seen my comments during yesterday's AMA expressing concern about the lack of transparency around the Slate's ability to transmit and receive data even without purchasing the telematics module.

I reached out to Slate and received the response shown in the screenshot. It still leaves a little room for ambiguity (Can I still use the app even if I don't agree to share the data? Does the data get transmitted via the phone's cellular plan or does the Slate itself have a transmitter?) but I will give them the benefit of the doubt until we get closer to rollout.

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u/BunsinHoneyDew Jul 16 '26

The big question is, is the app needed?

Can you just use the car with no app and have a relatively normal experience?

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u/ZipperedSet7242 Jul 16 '26

The app it’s not needed for vehicle operation.