Startup Slate Unveils Cheap Electric Pickup – Base Model Lacks Touchscreen and Audio
US startup Slate, backed by Jeff Bezos, has introduced its first electric pickup, the Slate Truck, starting at $24,950. The base version comes without a touchscreen or audio system but offers extensive customization options.
US startup Slate, supported by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has officially unveiled its first electric pickup truck, the Slate Truck. Priced at $24,950 (approximately €22,000), it aims to be one of the most affordable electric pickups on the market.
To achieve this low price, the company opted for a minimalist base configuration. The entry-level model lacks a touchscreen, audio system, and features manual windows. However, customers can extensively personalize the vehicle with over 200 accessory options, including roof racks, stereo systems, and various body solutions.
Technically, the Slate Truck is equipped with a single electric motor on the rear axle, producing 135 kW (184 hp) and 264 Nm of torque. Power comes from a 65 kWh LFP battery, of which 63 kWh is usable. The manufacturer claims a maximum range of up to 330 kilometers. Charging is possible via AC at up to 11 kW and DC at up to 120 kW, with fast charging replenishing the battery in approximately 30 minutes.
The pickup has a payload capacity of around 700 kg, while the five-seat SUV version can carry 573 kg. The vehicle measures 4.43 meters in length, 1.79 meters in width, 1.72 meters in height, with a wheelbase of 2.77 meters and a cargo bed length of 1.54 meters.
Production is planned for Indiana, with first deliveries scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. Slate claims to have received over 180,000 non-binding reservations. The company hopes that the low price, modular design, and ability to convert the pickup into an SUV will make it one of the most accessible electric vehicles in the US market.
