An electric truck for less than $25,000? Deliveries begin this year

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The electric vehicle company Slate Auto set out in 2022 to make the most affordable electric truck in the country.This week, it unveiled the price tag: $24,950.At a time when demand for new electric vehicles is cooling and cars are getting harder to afford, Slate’s customizable truck could bring a fresh wave of excitement to the industry.

Deliveries will begin later this year and accelerate in 2027, the company said.Slate’s vehicle is built around a simple concept — pay only for what you actually want.

Buyers will start with a basic truck without power windows or even paint and can then customize it however they like.They can tailor-make their “blank slate” by paying extra for smart phone-compatible screens, speakers, colored wrap or paint.

A $5,000 kit even converts the truck into an SUV.Business Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto is designing an affordable electric pickup truck in Long BeachSlate’s design team is based in Los Angeles County and recently moved into a new space in Carson, which employs about 50 workers.

The company’s headquarters are in Troy, Mich., and its vehicles will be produced in Warsaw, Ind.Squeezing out as much cost as possible while making it as easy as Legos to snap on different options has required complex engineering, which is why the company decided to set up its design studio in Southern California.

The region is full of experts.“Slate has done something smart,” said auto industry analyst Brian Moody.“Their EV isn’t only about price, there’s also a strong personalization element.

In Southern California, the boxy, retro look will earn it a lot of attention.” Slate is an EV startup that makes electric trucks and SUVs.Customers buy only the features they want.

Photographed on Friday, Dec.19, 2025.

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