Slate EV truck starts at $24,950

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Slate has launched an affordable electric truck starting at $24,950, offering extensive customization options including wraps, accessories, and multiple body styles (truck, SUV, fastback).

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# Slate Source: [https://www.slate.auto/en](https://www.slate.auto/en) ![](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/5ligDlmhxot7MJfiOeL9jG/9090b05177e4fc245d78bede6ba54162/26102SLATE_EXPLODED-HERO_v011_1400x800.jpg?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ## THE MOST AFFORDABLE TRUCK The Blank Slate has the essentials from Whatever else you add—wraps, accessories, you name it—is entirely up to you\. ## THE MOST AFFORDABLE TRUCK The Blank Slate has the essentials from Whatever else you add—wraps, accessories, you name it—is entirely up to you\. ## GET IT HOW YOU WANT\. ![Slate SUV cycle through](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/5MDfpod7zuxDCDYNFavUqH/9b42d36a5f30819ea604faaa565c0600/signature-wraps-not-cropped.gif) ## TRUCK\. SUV\. ALL YOU\. Keep it as a two\-seat pickup\. Or get it as a five\-seat SUV or Fastback\. Your call\. [Start Designing](https://www.slate.auto/en/store?catalog=accessories) ### WRAPS FOR ANY VIBE\. ![collection of signature wraps](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/3EJijW27aZATw7zvaYM3Ig/a9594ec86c16bd9c85cff5d3cafea935/homepage-modulesModule-8---1440-x--600-_various-height_.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ![Accessories Exploded View Image](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/10ntmX9zcxhUzUtDaaF4CA/2f2165029acd5b5dc8cb0a264547bfc6/Light-plate-design-base-image-blanc-copy.gif?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ## 200\+ ACCESSORIES\. AND COUNTING\. Over80% of them are under $500\. Making a vehicle that’s truly yours has never been easier \(or more fun\)\. ## START WITH A STARTER PACK\. ![Slate Truck with Fastback Kit and Signature Decals.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/6T8SvUUbec5eGEnDcjHa1D/5e686de5f35b3761208837deb166d658/Slate-Retrograde.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Retrograde Highlights Body StyleDecalsWheels ![Slate Truck with signature decals and accessory wheels.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/5nSUZHpiiweljtNMqdTTQX/a08bfe6b8eaa0a5912ac4c31004ceddb/Slate-Nightwave.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Nightwave ![Slate Truck with blue wrap, decals, and roof racks.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/3lDb7e07X0TwSNzRsqXBWH/41f71b42360f1d42ab997ad720d58404/Slate-Cali-Sunset.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Cali Sunset Highlights Full WrapLightingWheels ![Yellow Fastback SUV with contrasting white roof, rack, and wheels.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/2WrmlwacFLDtwBiqSUJXr7/89f05c2f5a015644ffb425e0fe847fa5/Slate-Sunnyside.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Sunnyside Highlights Body StyleFull WrapInterior ![Metallic mauve Slate Truck with Squareback SUV kit and green highlights.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/7l9auxQLU2zqRdhy4Xaw1b/fb016bec005bf0cfa4b4949c40edd3f6/Slate-Mauvin-On-Up.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Mauvin' On Up Highlights Audio & TechBody StyleFull WrapInterior ![Yellow and gray Slate Truck with a lift kit, racks and extra lighting.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/BGs4WLk3AsSxZOCRWwGm8/a234b208214b4e183983568aaf147750/Slate-High-Visibility.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### High Visibility Highlights LightingPartial WrapWheels ![Black and silver Slate Truck with SUV kit and blue highlights.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/8fayro86KISQ8i0VAqgqV/799939673c786536aa7776a14c68b88d/Slate-The-Ice-House.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Ice House Highlights Body StyleFull WrapWheels ![Slate Truck with dual-finish black and matte wrap with orange highlights and three cargo racks.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/4coi7gqx1AGRzQ4wfgxBEF/72ec856488f0d29dfb89d19376f8a455/Slate-Hauler-Back.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Hauler Back ![Fastback SUV with a white partial wrap and neon highlights.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/36trsKFSSuuXgEQZNIT0vI/efdc152e5de3c9cee89eeeeb50d9db34/Slate-Area-51.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Area 51 Highlights Body StylePartial WrapWheels ![Slate Truck with SUV kit and tri-tone wrap.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/5bjvBkFiVVPNHOF7Nf2eLB/ea23ce1c535a64f8f24abcac7389dfd0/Slate-Farm-Stand.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Farm Stand Highlights Body StyleDecalsFull WrapLighting ![Slate Truck with SUV Kit and deep purple wrap.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/1mucSResP7UWoztXtAWVeU/6c7ca43fc945e781f5ed940026b44551/Slate-Black-Cherry-Noir.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Black Cherry Noir Highlights Body StyleFull WrapWheels ![Gray Fastback with contrasting roof and white highlights.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/5b31dcx3dWYltfOpgTUiRl/d98ec5bd783edba9108e0112e17065a7/Slate-Moon-Dust.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Moon Duster Highlights Body StylePartial WrapTires ![Slate Truck with red partial wrap, accessory wheels, and a roof rack.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/73R1eqeFJgeJ4w5tlFO8Iw/994a549fa908a1f793a47559c6dce243/Slate-Redliner.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### The Red Line Highlights Partial WrapWheels ![Gloss purple Fastback SUV with wheels and fog lights.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/tmLxpdqNJEHNF5hDsPPLf/7463a92abd081569fbb0a815ba121136/Slate-Purple-Reign.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Purple Reign Highlights Body StyleFull WrapWheels ![Slate Truck with two-tone green wrap and white contrasting roof.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/eAvwBRotqpt1RRKRlLlkA/57e0ead4e765fbb373d4c6115d26f653/Slate-Field-Jacket.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Field Jacket Highlights DecalsFull WrapTires ![Blacked out Slate Truck with Fastback Kit.](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/5xo0qS3fhz4xm7A9U2P2XV/199374c0084d6be5606e8ab22249db4b/Slate-The-Professional.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### The Professional Highlights Body StyleFull WrapInteriorWheels ### AS SEEN IN ![PR logos](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/32bXJin6dMYZaZRpI4jHBv/dfbefa0f26095ab3217da848e92ce6f0/slate-publication-logos.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ![Rear splatter wrap](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/5WLvIrKtbhz4v4zcVmSI00/8d11bf5b3929eed630921f5b9fb309e4/homepage-modulesModule_2___B__-_1092_x_1216.jpg?fm=webp&w=1920&q=75)## DIY YOUR RIDE\. Panels swap\. Parts are accessible\. Manuals are free\. We built it so you can truly own it\. [Slate U](https://www.slate.auto/en/slate-u) ## How A Slate Stacks Up ![](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/wk7lsOWnPk4Pn1HetsUrW/e4ece363accc1036ef0fcc9404d2b983/comparison-background-cropped-line.jpg?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75)![Ford Maverick Silhouette](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/4WRXqMLge5zLbn6UOdFpcI/98c31e788e540a448ea56fce6852794c/comparison-ford-maverick.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75)![Blank Slate](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/CuRRRhQnvJgQIJawrtTWG/6db81bcd80edc4f6965cf18ea617dc79/truck-slate.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ![Short sleeve t-shirt in truck](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/6gOqti3Ofwy599BRO05jOc/7e0745514067e0f3498c984188d7079e/homepage-modulesText-and-Media---1080-x-720-_various-height_.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ## For those who get it\. ![Slate Fleet Trucks line up](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/2gQu3LFMN04Sj64TpGmsq5/f603f9efb1e3cf67088b80061a76c05e/homepage-modulesModule_5__B__-_670_x_720_mobile.jpg?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### Got a fleet to run? Easy to maintain, easy to fix, and easy to spec to your exact business needs\. [Learn about fleet](https://www.slate.auto/en/fleet) ![Woman hand painting green truck Detroit](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/7gb0pF4Vj8ahWb1kXYIHne/651f4b0e039fb0ac87922d7e40ed2682/homepage-modulesModule_5__C__-_670_x_720_mobile.jpg?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### What’s happening News, builds, events, and what we've been up to\. [See what's up](https://www.slate.auto/en/news) ![Slate truck at event with pink and blue decal](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/4IE43ITIZY9eMoX7y9HmmY/0c4075183e3ec798f53c2ce2ad86fb0e/homepage-modulesModule_5__B__-_670_x_720_mobile.jpg?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ### See ya out there We don’t just sell a truck online\. Come see it in person\. [See events](https://www.slate.auto/en/events) ![Tesla Supercharging Station blank slate](https://images.ctfassets.net/20dhmw20vttc/1NyxFEHgkulSgtwb03PxxS/dcf5afe93fd2d4b080ce47fbf89a82cb/homepage-modulesModule_1_-_Header_1440_x_800.jpg?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75) ## IF YOU CAN CHARGE YOUR PHONE, YOU CAN CHARGE YOUR CAR\. Charge your Truck with a regular wall outlet \(120V\), a dryer outlet \(240V\), or at any of 29,000 Tesla Superchargers across the country – everything’s included\. [How to Charge](https://www.slate.auto/en/charging) ## IF YOU CAN CHARGE YOUR PHONE, YOU CAN CHARGE YOUR CAR\. Charge your Truck with a regular wall outlet \(120V\), a dryer outlet \(240V\), or at any of 29,000 Tesla Superchargers across the country – everything’s included\. [How to Charge](https://www.slate.auto/en/charging) ## STAY IN THE LOOP\. There's a lot more coming\. New features\. Fresh drops\. Big updates\. Leave your email and we'll keep you one step ahead\. No spam, just good stuff\.

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The Slate Auto pickup truck starts at $24,950

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Slate Auto's electric pickup truck is now priced at $24,950, making it the cheapest EV and truck in the US, with preorders open and production starting in autumn 2026.