Slate Auto has introduced an affordable electric pickup truck priced at $25,000, significantly less than existing EVs. It features a customizable model called the 'Blank Slate' that offers 150 miles of range from a 52.7 kWh battery, with an optional larger 84.3 kWh battery for extended range. Deliveries are set to begin in late 2026, with manufacturing planned in the Midwest to avoid import tariffs. Slate emphasizes cost savings by limiting model complexity, which allows efficient production and lower retail pricing through strategic design and operations.
"Not having metal stamping presses [for large body panels] and a paint shop saved Slate $350 million to $500 million."
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