GoKawiilSlate's $24,950 EV truck launches with rear-wheel drive only
Slate's debut electric pickup, priced from $24,950, offers a 135 kW motor producing 181 horsepower, 195 ft-lb of torque and 2,000 pounds of towing capacity, with a 205-mile range. The truck currently comes only with rear-wheel drive, though an email reportedly posted to a Slate fan forum suggests all-wheel drive could arrive in a future version. Slate has not publicly confirmed these plans, and the company has been contacted for verification.
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The absence of all-wheel drive could limit appeal among traditional truck buyers who prioritize towing and off-road capability, even as Slate targets affordability-focused, everyday drivers instead. The unverified forum email suggests the company may be gauging customer reaction before committing to a drivetrain expansion, which could shape how it competes against established hybrid and electric trucks. Until Slate confirms its plans, any future all-wheel-drive option remains speculative.
- Slate's base EV truck starts at $24,950 with 181 horsepower and 205-mile range.
- The truck currently offers only rear-wheel drive, a potential drawback for towing-focused buyers.
- An unverified forum email suggests all-wheel drive may come in a future version, pending company confirmation.
Source: engadget.com — Alec Hively, 2026-10-27
Published there as: “This one missing feature from the Slate truck might be a dealbreaker for truck enthusiasts”
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