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.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-27
Slate is partnering with candy brand Smarties to offer six pastel wrap colors for its low-cost EV truck, named after the candy's original flavors like Strawberry, Grape and Blue Raspberry. Buyers who choose the wraps also get Smarties-branded accessories, including a key fob charm, a vent charm and a logo on the rear gate. Pricing for the wraps hasn't been disclosed, but they can be added as an option before delivery.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-27
Slate Auto's stripped-down electric truck starts at $24,950, undercutting most new vehicles by tens of thousands of dollars, and lets buyers customize it with vinyl wraps and over 200 accessories. Its 63 kWh battery yields an estimated 205-mile range, well below rivals that often reach 280 to 450 miles, though its 181-horsepower motor and towing capacity roughly match Ford's Maverick hybrid.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-19
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