Here’s How The Slate Truck Could Offer More Value For Not Much More Money

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1. 5h ago

   2027 Slate Truck Prototype Debuts with Minimalist Features

   The 2027 Slate electric pickup truck is entering prototype testing with a focus on affordability and simplicity. MotorTrend reports a price of $26,400 for the vehicle, which features hand-crank windows. The truck aims to provide a low-cost electric alternative in the American pickup market. While early drives highlight its minimalist approach, reviewers like Tim Stevens from Engadget suggest the vehicle is poised to meet its promises, though comprehensive software and performance evaluations are still ongoing.

   Why it matters

   The Slate truck previously had a starting price of $24,950 and a top-end cost of nearly $40,600. This shift toward a minimalist prototype suggests a strategic reevaluation of the vehicle's value proposition.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The 2027 Slate Truck prototype costs $26,400.
   • The 2027 Slate Truck prototype features hand-crank windows.
   • Tim Stevens of Engadget states the anti-truck is poised to deliver on all of its promises.

   What to watch next

   • Full performance and software evaluation results from long-term testers
   • Official production pricing and feature list for the 2027 model
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. www.motortrend.com — 2027 Slate Pickup First Drive: Simplicity Might Be Its Superpower
   2. www.engadget.com — Slate Truck first drive: A minimalist's delight
   3. 9to5mac.com — Apple official refurb store: Save hundreds on our top picks of the week
   4. jacobin.com — John Deere Is Testing Its Workers’ Resolve
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2. 15d ago

   Slate Electric Pickup Offers Value for Slightly Higher Price

   The Slate electric pickup truck starts at $24,950. A fully-loaded model can cost nearly $40,600. The vehicle's pricing and features have been reevaluated.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Slate electric pickup starts at $24,950.
   • A fully-loaded Slate model can reach nearly $40,600.
   • Slate Auto's new electric pickup truck starts at under $25,000.
   Sources used for this update (2)

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   2. This cheap new EV pickup doesn’t drive like a cheap EV
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3. 42d ago

   Slate Electric Pickup Costs Rise as Options Increase Price

   The Slate electric pickup starts at $24,950, though the final cost rises with optional add-ons. A fully-loaded model can reach nearly $40,600. The base price excludes taxes and destination fees.

   What's confirmed:

   • The base Slate Truck price is $24,950.
   • The base model lacks a stereo, touchscreen, paint, and features crank windows.
   • A fully-loaded version of the truck costs near $40,600.
   • The federal EV tax credit was eliminated on September 30, 2025.
   • Preorders for the vehicle opened in late June 2026.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A well-equipped Slate truck costs around $37,000.
   • The realistic out-the-door price for the base model is closer to $27,000.
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. The Slate Truck Will Be More Expensive Than Expected, but That Is Good ...
   2. The Slate Truck — Daily Slate Auto Electric Pickup News
   3. Slate is betting Americans want less car for less money
   4. Slate Truck Options and Price (2026): How Expensive the Cheapest EV ...
   5. YouTuber Tests Slate's $25,000 Truck And It's A Surprisingly Positive ...
   6. Slate is betting Americans want less car for less money
   7. US-Built $20,000 Slate Electric Pickup Revealed
   8. Slate's $24,950 electric truck is on track for release this year — here ...
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4. 47d ago

   Slate Electric Truck Pricing and Specifications Revealed

   Slate has launched a bare-bones electric pickup starting at $24,950. The vehicle lacks a radio and features hand-crank windows. SUV versions and various accessories are available to increase the final cost.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Slate electric pickup starts at $24,950 before destination.
   • The vehicle features hand-crank windows and lacks a radio.
   • SUV versions of the vehicle start at $29,950.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A fully loaded Slate Truck with an SUV kit, lift, and accessories costs around $35,000.
   • The Slate SUV is priced at $31,950.
   Sources used for this update (14)

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   5. The Auto Industry Just Admitted Electric Pickups Got Too Big
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   7. The Slate Truck Will Cost $24,950 According To An Apparent Website Mistake
   8. Is the Slate Pickup Really Priced at $24,950?
   9. Slate Truck Pricing Officially Revealed, Starts at $24,950 Before Destination
   10. I Rode in Slate’s $24,950 Electric Truck. It Didn’t Feel Like a $24,950 Electric...
   11. Even The $31,950 Slate SUV Still Wants You To Crank The Windows
   12. Slate's Cheap EV Pickup Is Surprisingly Easy To Make Expensive
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