The electric truck may still enter production next year, but that tempting sub $20,000 price now appears like a dream.

Slate Auto is an American Michigan-based EV company led by Chris Barman (former Chrysler exec). The company's first offering is a barebones, affordable electric pickup truck with plenty of ...

The Slate Truck is all electric, carrying a 52.7-kWh battery that powers a single rear motor producing 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Acceleration from a stop to 60 mph should take about 8.0 seconds.

Slate Auto's affordable and customizable electric pickup truck, backed by Jeff Bezos, could challenge Tesla in the competitive EV market.

The Slate Truck is all electric, carrying a 52.7-kWh battery that powers a single rear motor producing 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Acceleration from a stop to 60 mph should take about 8.0 seconds.

AI Quick Summary. The 2027 Slate Truck is a basic, customizable electric pickup starting at $20,000 after incentives. It features a minimalist design, a 52.7-kWh battery with 150-mile range, and ...

Officially known as the Slate Truck, the vehicle will leave its maker’s Michigan factory in only one ultra-basic configuration. That's a two-door single-cab with a 4-by-5-foot bed.