THIS TRUCK CAN BE ANYTHING, EVEN AN SUV
It’s a Slate. A radically simple electric pickup truck that can change into whatever you need it to be – even an SUV. Made in the USA at a price that’s actually affordable (no really, for real).
The Slate Truck is an upcoming minimalist electric pickup from Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup. Designed with affordability and simplicity in mind, it aims to be one of the most budget-friendly EVs in the U.S., with a starting price under $28,000 before incentives and potentially below $20,000 after federal EV tax credits. Slate Auto plans to commence production in Indiana by late 2026, with deliveries expected to begin shortly thereafter. Preorders are currently open, requiring a refundable $50 deposit.
Design & Build: A compact two-door, two-seat pickup measuring approximately 175 inches in length, making it smaller than a Ford Maverick. The body is made from unpainted gray polypropylene plastic, eliminating the need for paint and reducing manufacturing costs. This material choice also gives the truck a rugged, utilitarian appearance.
Powertrain: Equipped with a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Two battery options are available: a 52.7 kWh battery offering an estimated 150-mile range, and an 84.3 kWh battery providing up to 240 miles. Charging capabilities include AC charging at 11 kW and DC fast charging at 120 kW using the NACS connector.
Interior & Features: The base model, known as the “Blank Slate,” comes without traditional amenities like an infotainment system, stereo, or power windows. Instead, it features a universal smartphone mount, manual crank windows, and basic HVAC controls. This stripped-down approach emphasizes durability and user customization.
Customization: Slate Auto offers over 100 optional accessories, allowing owners to tailor the vehicle to their needs. Notably, there’s a kit available to convert the pickup into a five-seat SUV, adding rear seats, airbags, and a roll cage. These accessories are designed for DIY installation, fostering a sense of ownership and personalization.
Performance: Despite its minimalist design, the Slate Truck boasts a payload capacity of 1,430 pounds and a towing capacity of 1,000 pounds, making it suitable for light-duty tasks
Radically Customizable and Affordable, Beautifully Simplified: The Slate Truck Redefines Personalized Transportation
- Slate serves the consumer good. Slate is a new American company founded on a disruptive business model of simplifying the manufacturing process and removing unnecessary content to reduce cost and increase reliability.
- “The definition of what’s a9ordable is broken,” said Slate CEO Chris Barman. “Slate exists to put the power back in the hands of customers who have been ignored by the auto industry. Slate is a radical truck platform so customizable that it can transform from a 2-seat pickup to a 5-seat SUV.”
- The Slate Truck is a beautifully simplified EV 2-seat pickup, produced in a single configuration from the factory. Approachable and timeless. Steel wheels outside. Crank windows and HVAC knobs inside. Large Frunk along with a spacious cargo area with 1400-lb. payload.
- Unlimited personalization, powered by DIY. Slate vehicles are about accessible personalization. Select from over 100 accessories, available individually or bundled, to make a Blank Slate yours – at time of purchase or as your needs change over time.
- The truck can be anything – even an SUV. The flat-pack accessory SUV Kit turns the truck into a 5-seat SUV, with a roll cage, airbags, rear seat. Do it yourself or have it done for you.
- Designed to be wrapped. By you or a pro. Three levels of vehicle wrapping make personalization far more affordable. Wrap, unwrap, rewrap for different, inventive looks.
- Bring your own tech. Rather than learn a new interface, use the one you love. Slate introduces the universal phone mount and USB power. Add a dedicated tablet if you want to.
- An EV for everyone. 52.7-kWh battery pack, 150 kW, rear-wheel drive, range target of 150 miles.* An accessory 84.3-kWh pack has a target of 240 miles.* Using the NACS port, charge overnight for your commute on a household outlet, or fast-charge to 80% at 120-kW in under 30 minutes.
- Top occupant safety. Designed to achieve the highest safety ratings. Active Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, and up to 8 airbags.
- Transparent pricing. Expected price of under $20,000 after federal incentives, making it among the most affordable new vehicles.*
- Made in America. Slate will manufacture the truck at a reindustrialized factory in the U.S., alongside a Customer Experience Center.
- Direct-to-consumer sales and a nationwide service network. Order your truck online, take delivery near your home, and find service locations in your neighborhood.
- Refundable vehicle reservations open now at $50. Visit slate.auto to secure yours.
WRAPPED, NOT PAINTED
With other cars, you pick your color when you buy it, and that’s it. With a Slate, you can pick your color whenever—and change it whenever. It’s the first vehicle of its kind designed to be easily wrapped. And wrap kits will start around $500, so it’s easy on the wallet, too. Go wild. Or not. It’s up to you.
BRING YOUR OWN TECH
Bring the apps you know and love to create the experience you want. Instead of a bulky, distracting, and quickly outdated infotainment system, a Slate can come with something simpler: a smartly designed mount that fits a phone or tablet and a holder for a portable Bluetooth speaker. Your Slate will age gracefully, because it’ll always have the latest tech—yours.
BE YOUR OWN MAKER
Buy your accessories, get them delivered fast, and install them yourself with the easy how-to videos in Slate U, our content hub. Don’t want to go the DIY route? A Slate authorized partner can come and do it for you.
THE DAILY DRIVER’S DAILY DRIVER.
Most people in America drive around 37 miles a day. That includes commuting, grocery runs, errands, the works. With a Slate, you could do that four times on a single charge of our standard battery. And if you need to grab a charge while you’re on the road, with the Slate App, you’ll always know when and where to plug in.
A Slate comes with everything you need to charge at home, no need to buy anything extra. With the included charging cable, you can charge using a regular household outlet. If you have access to a 240-volt outlet (the kind of outlet used for dryers, stoves and other appliances), you can charge faster with Level 2 charging. Many EV owners choose to purchase an optional wall-mounted charging station, which can add convenient features like cable storage and Wi-Fi connectivity, but you don’t necessarily need one to charge at home.
*Slate Truck is currently in preproduction; vehicle specifications and pricing are subject to change. Projected range estimates are based upon an approximation of the EPA test cycle and are not oBicial EPA estimated range values. Review IRS website to determine eligibility for potential incentives. Target pricing excludes taxes and fees.