Slate Electric Pickup Launches at $24,950, Becoming Cheapest EV Truck in US
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Slate Auto has begun taking preorders for its all-electric pickup truck at a starting price of $24,950, making it the least expensive pickup truck and electric vehicle currently available in the US. The company has accumulated roughly 180,000 reservations ahead of production, scheduled to begin in autumn 2026 at a factory in Warsaw, Indiana, with first deliveries expected in late 2026. The base "Blank Slate" model is rear-wheel drive with a 65-kWh battery pack, an estimated 205-mile range, and 0-to-60 mph in about eight seconds. To hit the low price, the truck omits a touchscreen, stereo, and power windows, instead providing a phone mount and manual window cranks. The vehicle can tow up to 2,000 pounds and carry 1,550 pounds of payload. Slate is offering more than 200 accessories, many priced under $500, including vinyl wraps, and the truck can be converted into an SUV body style. The company’s approach challenges industry trends of adding technology and luxury features, betting that many Americans will trade premium amenities for a lower price.
What’s verified
The Slate electric pickup starts at $24,950, making it the least expensive pickup and EV on the US market.
Preorders opened with a $300 non-refundable deposit; Slate reports roughly 180,000 reservations.
Production is set to begin in autumn 2026 at a factory in Warsaw, Indiana, with first deliveries expected in late 2026.
The base model has a 205-mile estimated range, 2,000-pound tow rating, and 1,550-pound payload capacity.
The truck does not include a touchscreen or power windows; drivers use a phone mount and manual window cranks.
The battery and powertrain are covered by a 10-year or 110,000-mile warranty.
Slate offers over 200 accessories, with 80% costing under $500, and a DIY repair guide called “Slate U.”
The vehicle has a partnership with more than 3,000 RepairPal-affiliated shops for installations and repairs.
Not yet confirmed
The base model’s battery capacity of 65 kWh is mentioned in only one source.
Slate’s original target price of under $20,000 and the effect of the federal EV tax credit ending are detailed in a single report.
The existence of a stereo or speakers is omitted in one source, while another explicitly states there is no stereo.
The availability of a $250 deposit for existing reservation holders is noted in only one source.
Specific included features such as air conditioning, power locks, cruise control, and a back-up camera appear in only one source.
The company’s annual production target of 150,000 vehicles by end of 2027 comes from a single report.
The cost to convert the pickup into a five-seat SUV is given as roughly $5,000 in one source, while another lists SUV body styles starting at $29,950.
Key figures
Chris Barman – President of Vehicles at Slate Auto
Ivan Drury – Director of Insights at Edmunds
