US electric-vehicle start-up Slate, supported by Jeff Bezos, has launched its first pickup. The base model costs $24,950, making it the cheapest electric truck in America. The vehicle comes with hand-crank windows, no radio and a simple interior. Slate markets the trim as a low-cost option.
Test drives have produced mixed impressions. Reviewers note flimsy panels, low-quality seats and poor sound proofing. The budget-focused measures are clear in the design. Pre-orders opened this week and Slate expects deliveries later in 2026.