Here are Slate truck full specs and pricing, confirmed straight from Slate Auto’s official June 24 reveal — preorders are now open, and we’ve broken down everything announced so far.
Pricing
- Blank Slate (base pickup): $24,950
- SUV conversion (5-seat, boxy “Squareback”): starts at $29,950
- Fastback SUV conversion: higher trim, also available at launch
- Preorder deposit: $300 (or $250 more if you already placed an earlier $50 reservation)
These prices exclude tax, title, registration, destination, and documentation fees, so your out-the-door price will be higher. Note: Slate originally marketed a sub-$20,000 net price after the federal EV tax credit, but that credit was eliminated, so the $24,950 base price is now the real number to plan around.
Powertrain & Range
- Battery: 65 kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) pack, ~63 kWh usable, built by SK On
- Range: estimated 205 miles (up from an initially announced 150 miles)
- Motor: single rear-mounted motor, 181 hp (some early reports cited 200 hp/150 kW — 181 hp reflects the final production spec)
- Torque: 195 lb-ft (264 Nm)
- DC fast charging: up to 150 kW, with Slate estimating a 20–80% charge in about 30 minutes (roughly 125 miles of range added). Level 2 home charging takes 4–8 hours.
- Heat pump: not included — worth factoring in if you’re in a cold-weather climate, since it can affect real-world winter range
- 0-60 mph: approximately 8.0 seconds
- Drive: rear-wheel drive only
Payload & Towing
- Payload: up to 1,550 lbs
- Towing capacity: 2,000 lbs
- Bed: 5-foot bed, 35.1 cubic feet of cargo space
- Front trunk: 7.0 cubic feet
Dimensions
- Length: 174.6 inches (about two feet shorter than a Ford Maverick)
- Width: 70.6 inches
- Height: 69.3 inches
Interior & Tech
This is where Slate breaks from every other modern vehicle:
- No central touchscreen — a phone mount is standard, with an optional tablet mount
- Hand-crank windows on the base trim
- Physical knobs for climate control
- Column shifter
- Seating: 2 seats standard (pickup); SUV conversion adds a rear bench for a total of 5
- No confirmed advanced driver-assist or infotainment features at this time
Body & Customization
- Single exterior finish: unpainted gray polypropylene-and-talc composite (designed to resist dings and cracks — Slate says it’s built to be used and roughed up)
- Color comes from vinyl wraps, not paint — over 100 wrap options starting around $500
- SUV conversion kits arrive flat-packed and bolt on in about an hour with two people, no professional install required
- Accessory marketplace launched alongside preorders with 175+ items, including:
- Partners: Yakima, Thule, Camo (tailgate pads), Flated (inflatable bed topper)
- A $250 cabin-tuned Bluetooth speaker system
- Headlight covers, interior panels, door pockets
Timeline
- Preorders: open now (June 24, 2026)
- First deliveries: expected Q4 2026
- Media drives: full test drives haven’t happened yet, but Slate hosted a hands-on ride-along event in Gardena, California in late June, giving reporters their first time in a production-intent truck. Early impressions were mixed — testers liked the cabin space and praised the towing increase, but flagged cabin wind noise and the crank windows. Full driving reviews are still pending.
The Bigger Picture
Slate, backed by Jeff Bezos, is positioning itself as the cheapest new EV and cheapest new truck of any kind in the U.S. market. With over 180,000 reservations already in line before today’s reveal — and more than 10,000 of those converted into paid preorders within the first few hours of the window opening — demand interest is clearly there. Reservation holders have a 30-day window to convert their $50 reservation into a $300 non-refundable deposit before losing their place in line. The real test will be whether Slate can actually deliver at volume, something a long list of EV startups (Fisker, Lordstown, others) have failed to do.
What’s Next for Slate Truck Buyers
With pricing and specs now locked in, the real question shifts to availability. Slate has said production will run out of its Indiana facility — a detail that matters for delivery timelines and matters even more for the Midwest, where the factory itself is already reshaping the local economy.
For buyers cross-shopping budget trucks, the $24,950 base price puts Slate in direct conversation with Ford’s cheapest offering. We’ve laid out exactly how the two trucks compare on price, range, and capability if you’re deciding between them.
As preorder numbers come in and Slate finalizes its production timeline, we’ll keep this page updated with the latest confirmed details.
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