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Slate Truck Showroom Opens: Affordability Meets Electric Future
20 Oct
Summary
- Slate's first showroom opened in Chicago, offering a glimpse of its electric truck.
- The Slate Truck is priced at $24,950, targeting affordability in the EV market.
- Production models are expected in early 2027, with some deliveries by year-end.
Slate has opened its first customer experience center in Chicago's Fulton Market District, offering a hands-on look at its upcoming electric pickup truck. This new showroom, staffed by former Tesla employees, allows potential buyers to explore a prototype, view customization options, and place pre-orders with a $300 deposit.
The Slate Truck is designed with an American audience in mind, featuring a bare-bones approach with plastic panels and a minimalist interior, aiming for an accessible price point of $24,950. Customers can customize interior panels with a wide array of colors. While a single hand-built prototype was on display, it provided a tangible sense of the truck's size and features, with a projected range of 205 miles.
Slate plans to begin shipping a limited number of trucks by the end of 2026, primarily to investors and employees. Early customers are anticipated to receive their vehicles in early 2027. For servicing, Slate will partner with RepairNow, utilizing a network of 4,000 shops. The company is confident in the durability of its plastic body panels, even in extreme climates.
