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Slate Auto Plans $25K Electric Truck for 2026

1/1/2026

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  • Slate Auto aims to produce America's least-expensive electric vehicle truck, projected to cost around $25,000.
  • Slate Auto has raised more than $700 million and plans to attract customers by allowing them to customize their trucks from a basic model.
  • Slate Auto's design studio in Long Beach, California, leverages local expertise to advance development.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reduced demand in the EV market.
  • First deliveries are expected in late 2026, with more than 150,000 potential buyers having reserved trucks.