No-frills, affordable electric pickup truck to hit the market
Slate Auto is launching a $24,950 electric pickup truck this year, drawing attention for its low price point and stripped-back design features.
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The story so far
Slate Auto has initiated the sale of a new modular electric vehicle in the United States, positioning the truck at a base price of $24,950. The vehicle incorporates minimalist features such as hand-crank windows to maintain its affordability.
Coverage from Autoweek, Heatmap News, Le Guide de l'auto, Electrifying.com, entrepreneur.com, Yahoo Autos, and CNBC highlights the vehicle's manufacturing approach and its projected market impact. Reporting also notes that Jeff Bezos is a backer of the project, with Slate Auto anticipating the product line to reach profitability and positive cash flow by next year.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact production volume or the timeline for scaling operations to achieve the company's stated financial targets.
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Coverage (7)
- Slate Says Its $24,950 Electric Pickup Is Still Coming This Year Autoweek · 45d ago
- How the Slate Truck Got So Cheap Heatmap News · 45d ago
- Slate’s Electric Truck to Start at $24,950 USD, Offer Longer Range Le Guide de l'auto · 45d ago
- The new Slate modular electric truck/SUV has gone on sale in the US from $25k Electrifying.com · 45d ago
- New Cars Cost Too Much. Jeff Bezos Is Backing a $24,950 EV Truck With Hand-Crank Windows to Fix That. entrepreneur.com · 45d ago
- I Rode in Slate’s $24,950 Electric Truck. It Didn’t Feel Like a $24,950 Electric Truck Yahoo Autos · 45d ago
- Slate Auto says $24,950 electric truck will be profitable; targets positive cash flow next year CNBC · 45d ago
The obvious questions
What is the starting price of the new Slate electric truck?
The vehicle is priced to start at $24,950 USD.
Who is supporting the development of the Slate truck?
Coverage identifies Jeff Bezos as a backer of the project.
When is the vehicle expected to be available?
Slate Auto has indicated the truck is coming to the market this year.
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