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Slate'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.

engadget.com · 2026-10-27

Audi debuts A2 E-tron, a low-cost compact EV with 401-mile range and 0.24 drag coefficient

Audi has unveiled the A2 E-tron, a rear-wheel drive compact crossover starting at £32,200 (about $45,000), aimed at the European market. The car boasts an ultra-low 0.24 drag coefficient, energy consumption as low as 12.8 kWh per 62 miles, and a top range of 401 miles depending on configuration, along with bidirectional charging support.

theverge.com · 2026-09-07