One of the more interesting wrinkles in Slate’s preorder data: more than half of people configuring their trucks in pre-production have been choosing an SUV body style — even though Slate’s entire marketing pitch is built around being an affordable pickup. Here’s how the configurations actually compare. The Base Pickup (“Blank Slate”) Squareback SUV Conversion…

If you’ve been following Slate Auto since its November 2025 unveiling, you probably remember the headline number: under $20,000 after incentives. As of today’s official pricing reveal, that promise is dead. Here’s why, and what it actually means for buyers. The Original Pitch Slate’s whole premise was affordability. The company planned to price its base…

Slate Auto just revealed official pricing and full specifications for its long-awaited electric pickup, and preorders are now open. Here’s a complete breakdown of everything confirmed so far. Pricing These prices exclude tax, title, registration, destination, and documentation fees, so your out-the-door price will be higher. Note: Slate originally marketed a sub-$20,000 net price after…