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Visiting Slate’s first showroom as its $25,000 electric truck nears production

Visiting Slate’s first showroom as its $25,000 electric truck nears production

Summary

Slate has opened its first showroom in Chicago for its electric pickup truck called the Slate Truck. The truck, priced at about $25,000, has a simple design, manual window controls, and a projected driving range of 205 miles.

Key Facts

  • The Slate Truck is an electric pickup aimed at American buyers.
  • It costs $24,950, making it more affordable than many other electric trucks.
  • The truck has plastic panels and a minimalist interior with manual window winders.
  • It offers a driving range of about 205 miles on a full charge.
  • The showroom is located in Chicago’s Fulton Market District in a former Tesla store.
  • Customers can customize the interior colors of the truck and pre-order with a $300 deposit.
  • Only one prototype truck is currently on display, not a final production model.
  • The truck’s size is roughly similar to a Hyundai Santa Cruz with a 5-foot bed.
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