2025 Slate Pickup Truck
By Lorenzo Bianchi April 26, 2025
The 2026 Slate Pickup Truck debuts as the most affordable EV pickup in the U.S., starting under $20,000 after federal incentives.
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Designed for customization, it offers over 100 optional accessories, including a kit to convert it into a five-passenger SUV.
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Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto aims to disrupt the EV market with simplicity, affordability, and personalization.
Stripped-Down Simplicity, Built to Work
The 2026 Slate Pickup Truck isn’t trying to be flashy — in fact, that’s kind of the point. In a sea of six-figure EVs packed with screens, lights, and noise, Slate Auto’s new compact truck is going the opposite direction. One body color. No touchscreen. No stereo. Just a phone mount and a utilitarian vibe. Honestly? It kind of works.
Slate, the Detroit-based startup backed by Jeff Bezos, wants to make EVs actually attainable. With a price starting under $20,000 (thanks to federal tax credits), this one’s the cheapest EV pickup in the U.S. That’s no small deal in 2026.
Designed to Be Yours — Literally
One of the cooler things about the Slate truck? You can make it yours. There’s a whole catalog of over 100 accessories — racks, panels, even a kit that converts the two-seat truck into a five-passenger SUV. That upgrade runs about five grand, which still keeps it way under the price of a Rivian or Tesla.
They’re also rolling out something called “Slate University” to help folks mod their rides safely and smartly. It’s a DIY dream for people who’ve felt boxed in by modern car design.
Compact But Capable
Let’s talk specs, briefly. Rear-wheel drive only. Single electric motor with 201 hp. Two battery choices: the smaller 52.7 kWh pack gets about 150 miles, the bigger 84.3 kWh goes up to 240. Either way, 120 kW DC fast charging helps keep things moving.
Size-wise, it’s tidy — 175 inches long with a 5-foot bed. Payload’s 1,430 lbs, and you can tow up to 1,000 lbs. It’s not trying to be a Silverado replacement, but it’ll handle your weekend runs to the lumber yard just fine.
The Anti-Cybertruck?
If the Tesla Cybertruck is all drama and armor, this thing is flannel and function. It’s also gunning for the same folks who might’ve looked at a Ford Maverick hybrid but want to go full electric — or just want something easy to work on.
And while Slate’s still getting off the ground — production starts late 2026 — you can already drop $50 to reserve one. It’s refundable. Low risk. Might be worth it just to watch what happens.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Horsepower | 201 hp (150 kW) |
| Torque | Not specified |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Body Measurements | |
| Length | 175 inches (4,445 mm) |
| Width | 71 inches (1,803 mm) |
| Height | 69 inches (1,753 mm) |
| Wheelbase | Not specified |
| Bed Length | 60 inches (1,524 mm) |
| Powertrain | |
| Motor | Single electric motor |
| Battery Options | 52.7 kWh (150-mile range) |
| 84.3 kWh (240-mile range) | |
| Charging Capability | 11 kW AC charging |
| 120 kW DC fast charging | |
| Charging Connector | NACS (North American Charging Standard) |
| Capacities | |
| Payload Capacity | 1,430 lbs (649 kg) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,000 lbs (454 kg) |
| Curb Weight | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) |
| Front Trunk Volume | 7 cubic feet (198 liters) |
| Cargo Bed Volume | 37 cubic feet (1,048 liters) |
| Price | |
| Base Price | $25,000 (before incentives) |
| SUV Conversion Kit | Approximately $5,000 |
| Preorder Deposit | $50 (refundable) |