It’s not that strange for an automaker to change a few details when taking a prototype to production, and that’s what happened with the all-electric Slate truck. However, here’s one particular detail that really caught our attention: When Slate showed an early model in April of 2025, the truck
If you’re in the market for one of the least expensive pickups in America, the new slate truck starts at just $25,950 (destination fees have not been announced), with the SUV version available for $29,950. To keep the price so low, Slate doesn’t even paint it, so the truck’s official name is Blank Slate. That’s
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. The Slate Electric Pickup is all about simplicity – not fun. From the beginning, the startup has advertised wraps as a way to dress up the default unpainted gray body panels, and
One of the main selling points of the slate truck, apart from its low price, is its immense customizability, with options, features and specifications limited only by the owner’s imagination. It’s like giving the owners a classic Crayola 64-Pack of Crayons And asked them to go to the city.
With the Trump administration eliminating the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, you might have thought that Slate Auto’s sub-$20,000 truck ambitions would be dashed. And you’re not entirely wrong, the slate’s entry-level EV has now effectively become a mid-20-grand proposition after the company recently announced its pricing. While its $24,950 starting price is still admirable,
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When the Slate Auto Truck was announced in April 2025, the teaser price was $20,000 after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, and two battery options were available. The standard 52.7 kWh battery had an estimated range of 150 miles, while the 84.3 kWh upgrade was rated for 240 miles. I have a 2001 Toyota
June 24, 2026 10:17 am, EDT key takeaways: Slate Auto unveiled a subcompact electric pickup priced at $24,950 at a Los Angeles event on June 24, with a range of about 205 miles and a 2,000-pound towing capacity. The low-cost model targets rising vehicle prices and weak EV demand after tax credit cuts, though analysts
I think once I get a chance to drive a finished production model, I’ll have at least a slightly better opinion of the Slate’s dynamics and on-road manners, but there’s nothing going to sweeten my thoughts about the Slate’s interior. As I said earlier, I think the actual design of the cabin is great, reflecting
(Image: TFL Studios) There have been a few changes to the upcoming slate truck, but now we know its price for sure. While the price of the new slate truck was hinted at in a leak on the company’s own retail site last week, we now have an official starting MSRP as the inaugural model