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Slate Auto Plans $24,950 Electric Pickup Truck for Late 2026 Delivery
Slate Auto is introducing the lowest-priced new truck and electric vehicle for 2026 at $24,950. The two-seater model offers 205 miles of range and will be built in Indiana. Preorders are open now with deliveries expected by year-end.
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Slate Auto is launching an electric pickup truck priced at $24,950 that will become the cheapest new truck and the cheapest electric vehicle available in 2026. Usa Today reported the vehicle is a two-seater with a standard range of 205 miles and will be manufactured in Warsaw, Indiana.
The Slate Truck measures 174.6 inches in length, shorter than the Ford Maverick at 199.8 inches and the Hyundai Santa Cruz at 195.7 inches.
It uses a 150-kilowatt rear-mounted motor that produces 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The truck supports North American Charging Standard connectors and can recharge from 20 percent to 80 percent capacity in about 30 minutes on Level 3 DC fast chargers. Buyers can preorder the vehicle for $300.
Those who already paid a $50 reservation fee must add $250 to complete the preorder. Deliveries are scheduled for late 2026. The company was founded in 2022 and is backed by investors including Jeff Bezos and Mark Walter.
The truck can be customized for an additional fee to seat five passengers and function as an SUV.
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