The Slate EV Truck: A $20K EV, Customizable Electric Pickup Built for Work

No-Frills Approach to EV Trucking

The Slate truck is designed with utility first. Its features are intentionally minimal to keep costs down:

• Manual crank windows
• No paint as standard—the vehicle comes ready for wraps
• Steel wheels with 17-inch tires
• Analog HVAC knobs
• No touchscreen infotainment included

Instead of bundling costly tech, Slate offers USB ports and a universal phone mount, so drivers can use their preferred devices.

Customization Options: Build What You Need

Slate focuses on modularity and DIY upgrades. Buyers can select from over 100 factory-supported accessories, available at the time of purchase or later. Customization options include:

• Utility racks
• Camper shells
• Toolboxes
• Solar panels
• Interior shelving systems
• Flat-pack SUV Kit that transforms the truck into a 5-seat SUV

The SUV Kit adds rear seats, a roll cage, and airbags. Buyers can install it themselves or use professional services.

Battery and Range Details

The Slate truck provides two battery options:

1. Standard Pack: 52.7 kWh
   • Estimated 150 miles of range
2. Accessory Pack: 84.3 kWh
   • Estimated 240 miles of range

Charging options include:

• Level 1 AC charging: 20–100% in 11 hours
• Level 2 AC charging: 20–100% in under 5 hours
• Level 3 DC fast charging: 20–80% in under 30 minutes

Charging uses the NACS port, compatible with Tesla’s Supercharger network and other providers adopting this standard.

Performance Specifications

• Single motor, rear-wheel drive
• 201 horsepower
• 195 lb-ft of torque
• 0–60 mph estimated in 8.0 seconds
• Top speed of 90 mph
• De Dion rear suspension and MacPherson strut front suspension

This powertrain delivers sufficient performance for work duties and daily use.

Cargo Capacity and Dimensions

Designed for Wrapping, Not Painting

The Slate truck skips paint to reduce cost. Instead, it is intended to be wrapped. Buyers can wrap, unwrap, and rewrap the vehicle themselves or hire a professional. Slate offers three levels of wrap services, encouraging buyers to personalize the truck’s appearance over time.

Safety Features

The Slate truck includes up to eight airbags and advanced driver assistance features such as:

• Active Emergency Braking
• Forward Collision Warning

It is designed to achieve the highest safety ratings.

Who the Slate Truck Serves

This truck targets buyers looking for practical, affordable electric work vehicles, such as:

• Small business owners
• Tradespeople (plumbers, electricians, landscapers)
• Fleet managers
• Budget-conscious EV adopters
• Government agencies

The direct-to-consumer sales model supports online orders and local delivery, with a nationwide service network planned.

Price Breakdown

The under $20,000 USD price estimate reflects post-federal incentive costs. Pre-incentive pricing remains subject to final confirmation.

Competitor Comparison

Slate’s pricing undercuts these competitors while still offering practical payload and customizable range options.