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Slate Auto is developing America's cheapest EV truck, targeting a $25,000 price point by offering a basic, customizable vehicle with minimal features and optional upgrades, aiming to boost EV adoption despite a challenging market environment. The company leverages a design studio in Long Beach and plans to start deliveries in late 2026, betting that affordability and customization will attract a new segment of EV buyers.
Slate Auto's affordable electric pickup, previously priced under $20,000 with federal tax credits, has increased to mid-twenties due to the repeal of EV tax credits by a new law signed by Trump, impacting the company's pricing and market strategy.
Slate Auto, an EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, is developing a modular, stripped-down electric pickup truck with a focus on affordability and simplified manufacturing, currently in beta production in Michigan, with plans for mass production in Indiana. Despite innovative ideas and significant reservations, the company faces challenges including market demand, competition, and scaling production, as it aims to deliver affordable EVs with minimal features and high customization options.