Slate Auto Unveils No-Frills Electric Pickup for $25,000
A new electric truck is on the way—and it looks nothing like what the EV market has gotten used to. Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, has just revealed its first vehicle: a simple, two-seat electric pickup called the “Truck.”
The Truck is built with a focus on practicality, not high-tech extras. There is no touchscreen, no built-in stereo, and not even paint. The body is made from gray composite material. Inside, the Truck has manual crank windows, physical HVAC knobs, and a universal phone mount with USB ports, letting drivers use their own devices for music, navigation, and other needs.
Buyers will be able to choose between two battery options. A 52.7kWh battery will give about 150 miles of range, while a larger 84.3kWh battery will offer up to 240 miles. The Truck is powered by a motor producing 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
Slate plans to start deliveries in 2026. When it arrives, the Truck will have more than 100 add-ons available, including gear racks, better lighting, vinyl wraps for color options, and decal kits.
The base Truck comes as a two-seater, but Slate will sell kits that let owners convert it into a five-seat SUV or a fastback crossover. Built in Michigan, the Truck avoids import tariffs and will cost about $20,000 after federal tax credits, making it the cheapest electric vehicle on the market.
