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"American electric vehicle startup Slate Auto is drawing attention with its ultra-low-priced electric pickup truck, 'Slate Truck,' starting at $24,950 (approximately 34 million won).
"Despite the gap left by reduced federal subsidies, the vehicle has broken through the $25,000 price barrier, establishing itself as the most affordable electric truck in the U.S. market and a unique entry-level EV. Notably, its design allows for various cargo beds mounted on the chassis and conversion into a passenger vehicle, suggesting it will also gain popularity as a PBV.
"The core strategy of the Slate Truck is 'extreme simplicity.' The base model exposes unpainted gray plastic exterior panels to cut costs, lacking even common infotainment touchscreens or radios. Windows must also be opened and closed using manual crank levers. The number of parts has been reduced to approximately 600, significantly lowering manufacturing complexity. The battery features a 65kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) panel, enabling a range of about 205 miles (approximately 330 km) on a single charge.Powered by a rear-wheel-drive single motor, it delivers 181 horsepower, with a 0-60 mph acceleration time of about 8 seconds.It comes standard with a NACS (Tesla charging standard) port, allowing access to the Supercharger network, and supports fast charging from 20% to 80% in just 30 minutes.
"While convenience features are virtually non-existent, product appeal is bolstered by powerful 'customization.' Slate offers over 200 modular accessories and more than 100 affordable vehicle wrapping skins (under $500) through its marketplace. After purchasing the base model, consumers can add infotainment screens or power windows according to their preferences, or install a cargo bed cap to freely convert the vehicle structure into an SUV form. Driven by its extreme cost-performance and unique concept, the truck has already recorded over 180,000 pre-orders and is scheduled to begin full customer deliveries from its Washington, Indiana factory starting in the fourth quarter of this year."
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