Everything we know about the Slate truck
The Slate truck is driving a lot of excitement in the space about affordable, light duty EV pickup trucks. Here's everything we know so far about the truck, to be updated as more details emerge.
When is it available?
Slate's first-ever EV pickup will launch in late 2026.
How much does it cost?
The company says the car will cost under $20,000 with federal incentives. This would put the full retail price at around $27,500 with current EV buying incentives in place, but these could change by the time the truck is released.
What is the range/battery?
The truck will come in two ranges. The standard 52.7 kWh battery will be rated for 150 miles, and the extended 84.3 kWh battery for 240 miles under the EPA test cycle, although this could be updated after the actual cars are available for testing.
The Slate truck will have an NACS port for charging, and has an onboard 11kW charger. The company says it will charge
What drivetrain does it have and how fast can it go?
The Slate truck is rear-wheel drive only, with a 150kw rear-mounted motor. It has an estimated 0-60mph time of 8.0 seconds, and a top speed of 90 mph.
How big (small) is it?
The Slate truck is 174.6 inches long x 70.6 inches wide x 69.3 inches tall. The truck weighs 3,602 pounds.
How much can it carry?
The truck bed is 5 feet long (with the tailgate down), and between 50" and 54.9" wide. The bed can hold 35.1 cubic feet. The truck has a maximum payload of 1,433 pounds and can tow 1,000 pounds.
What models/options are there?
There is just one model called the Blank Slate, with two doors and two seats. The owner can customize their vehicle before or after delivery with add-ons to turn it into a hard-roof SUV and add three more seats, with either a fastback angled roof or squareback SUV-style. It can also be outfitted like a Jeep Wrangler with a Open Air kit with five seats, or a cargo kit with covered cargo storage and no extra seats.
Who makes it and where is it made?
Slate is a brand new automaker that has never previously produced a car. The company is based in the United States, and says the car is "designed in California and Michigan, engineered in Michigan and assembled in the Midwest." Reports have said the car will be built at a former printing plant in Indiana.
What else should I know?
Slate has taken a contrarian approach to automakers who are stuffing more and more technology into their vehicles. The Slate has no infotainment system whatsoever - no stereo, no screen for navigation, nothing. Instead it has a phone holder so you can bring your own device and use the Slate app to control any settings that can't be done with the basic car controls itself. You can also mount a bluetooth speaker for sound and navigation prompts.
How do I get one?
The waiting list requires a $50 fully refundable deposit. You can add your name to the list here: https://www.slate.auto/en/reserve
