Slate Truck: Customisable, Affordable Electric Pickup Revolution
Slate places customers first by simplifying manufacture, stripping away costly extras and boosting reliability, so drivers gain a genuinely affordable electric truck platform. “The definition of what’s affordable is broken,” said Slate CEO Chris Barman. “Slate exists to put the power back in customers' hands who the auto industry has ignored. Slate is a radical truck platform so customisable that it can transform from a 2-seat pickup to a 5-seat SUV.”
From the factory the Slate Truck arrives as a timeless, approachable two-seat electric pickup with steel wheels, crank windows and tactile HVAC knobs. A spacious frunk complements a rear cargo bed capable of carrying a 1,400-pound payload, proving that stripped-back design still delivers everyday utility.
Owners personalise their Blank Slate through more than a hundred modular accessories available individually or in bundles at purchase or whenever needs evolve. Fit the flat-pack SUV Kit and the truck becomes a five-seat SUV complete with roll cage, airbags and rear bench, all installable at home or by a professional. Because Slate designs every panel for wrapping, drivers can quickly apply, remove and reapply vinyl, keeping styling fresh without heavy cost.
Rather than forcing a bespoke infotainment system, Slate invites drivers to bring their technology via a universal phone mount, USB power and the option of a dedicated tablet. A 52.7-kWh battery, 150-kW motor and rear-wheel drive target a 150-mile range*, while an 84.3-kWh accessory pack extends that target to 240 miles. The NACS port allows overnight charging from a household socket or an 80 per cent fast charge at 120 kW in under thirty minutes.
Engineers built the Slate Truck to achieve top safety ratings, equipping it with Active Emergency Brakes, Forward Collision Warning, and up to eight airbags. Transparent pricing keeps the expected price below $16,000 after current US federal incentives, among the most affordable new electric vehicles on sale. Slate will manufacture the truck in a re-industrialised American factory that houses a Customer Experience Centre.
Buyers order directly online, collect near home and access a nationwide service network for convenient maintenance. Fully refundable reservations cost just $50, so visit Slate.auto now to secure a place in the build queue and create a truly personalised electric pickup.
