Slate Auto announced the starting price for its new electric pickup truck at $24,950, before taxes and fees, setting a low entry point for an electric vehicle in the US market [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. The truck uses a 63 kWh usable lithium iron phosphate battery, offering an EPA-estimated range of 205 miles per charge [1, 3, 4, 5, 6]. It features a single rear-wheel-drive electric motor producing 181 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque [1, 4].
The base model comes as a two-seat pickup with manual crank windows, no infotainment system, and gray composite body panels, emphasizing simplicity and affordability [3, 4, 5, 6]. Slate provides conversion kits allowing customers to transform the pickup into a five-seat SUV variant, priced at $29,950 for the Squareback and $31,950 for the Fastback models [3, 4, 6].
The truck measures about 174.6 inches long, roughly the size of a Toyota Camry [5]. It can carry a payload of 1,550 pounds and tow up to 2,000 pounds [4, 5]. DC fast charging supports up to 120 kW, enabling a charge from 20% to 80% in 30 minutes. AC charging takes between 4 and 17 hours depending on the charging level [1, 4]. Slate offers over 200 accessories for customization, including wraps, roof racks, and stereo add-ons [5, 6].
Preorders opened on June 26 with a nonrefundable deposit of $300 [2, 4, 5, 6]. Slate claims it has received more than 180,000 reservations so far, signaling strong early interest in an affordable electric pickup [2, 4, 5]. The company has no traditional dealerships and plans to sell directly to customers, possibly partnering with Carvana for online sales [3].
Slate CEO Peter Faricy said, "Slate gives customers the freedom to buy only what they need today and personalize their vehicle as their needs change tomorrow" [5].
Slate Auto expects to begin delivering the first trucks to customers in late 2026 [2, 4, 5, 6].
