Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto Unveils Low-Cost Customizable Electric Truck
Slate Auto's Blank Slate truck offers a customizable, affordable electric vehicle option for consumers, with production slated to begin in late 2026.
That bargain price does mean the Slate comes without the bells, whistles and infotainment technology you may be looking for.
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Slate Auto’s new EV features a boxy design that Engadget describes as a “Kei-like truck,” referring to a compact, lightweight vehicle with minimal features.
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The vehicles aren't expected to be delivered to customers until late 2026, but can be reserved for a refundable $50 fee.
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Slate is a total inversion of that approach.
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There are a number of things Slate Auto will have to address moving forward, but if the company can deliver a consumer vehicle under that magic $25,000 marker, we’ll be roundly impressed.
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In a world where most EV startups launch with costly flagship models before scaling down to cheaper additions, Slate's bottom-up, low-price approach to launching its brand is a novel one, and given the current uncertainty around inflation, tariffs and the rising cost of goods, perhaps a timely one.
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Slate has been keeping details about its EVs under wraps, though some models have recently been spotted in the wild by sleuths or outright teased by the upstart automaker.
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Summary
Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, has revealed the Blank Slate, a customizable electric truck starting at about $20,000 after federal incentives. Designed to be stripped down, the truck can transform into a five-seat SUV with extensive DIY personalization options. It's smaller than rival models like the Chevrolet Silverado EV, offering a maximum range of 240 miles with additional battery options. Slate Auto raised $111 million for the project and plans to begin production in late 2026. The Blank Slate aims to appeal to budget-conscious buyers with its minimalist design and extensive customization potential.
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Slate Auto's new electric pickup truck, aimed at budget-conscious consumers, presents a modular design that allows for personal customization and affordability.
The startup's approach focuses on basic functions—offering minimal tech features such as manual windows while ensuring safety standards are met in its “Blank Slate” model.
Production will happen in the US to avoid import tariffs, and despite some skepticism around its pricing and production capabilities, Slate aims to attract younger buyers with an appeal to DIY customization.
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