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Affordable Electric Pickup Truck Set to Disrupt Market

4/28/2025

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Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, is set to launch an electric pickup truck under $20,000 post-incentives.
The truck includes a 52.7 kWh battery, offering a 150-mile range, expandable to 240 miles with an optional upgrade.
Designed for budget-conscious consumers, it will feature manual windows and minimal extras.
Production will start in late 2026 at an Indiana factory, focusing on American buyers.
Slate aims to shake up the EV market, addressing the lack of affordable options.

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Story summary

Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, is set to launch an electric pickup truck under $20,000 post-incentives.
The truck includes a 52.7 kWh battery, offering a 150-mile range, expandable to 240 miles with an optional upgrade.
Designed for budget-conscious consumers, it will feature manual windows and minimal extras.
Production will start in late 2026 at an Indiana factory, focusing on American buyers.
Slate aims to shake up the EV market, addressing the lack of affordable options.