Here are five ways you could build a Slate EV, from $25,000 to $37,000
Slate's new electric pickup truck is making waves with its affordable pricing and customization options
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📍 How it ended
Slate revealed an electric pickup truck with a starting price of $24,950. The vehicle was backed by Jeff Bezos and offered various build options ranging from $25,000 to $37,000.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 9d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Slate, an electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has launched an electric pickup truck with a starting price of $24,950. The company offers five different configurations for the truck, ranging from $25,000 to $37,000. Coverage emphasizes the potential of Slate's EV to compete in the electric truck market.
The Orange County Register, Yahoo Finance, CBS News, MotorTrend, and Ars Technica have all reported on the launch. The articles discuss the truck's affordability, customization options, and initial impressions from test rides. Watch for reactions from consumers and competitors.
Coverage does not yet specify the availability of the truck or details about its features and performance.
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Quick answers
What is the starting price of Slate's electric pickup truck?
The starting price is $24,950.
How many configurations does Slate offer for its electric pickup truck?
Slate offers five different configurations.
Who is backing Slate?
Jeff Bezos is backing Slate.
Coverage (5)
- Slate tests electric-truck market at $25,000 Orange County Register · 22d ago
- Jeff Bezos-backed Slate reveals $24,950 starting price for EV pickup, making it the cheapest truck in America Yahoo Finance · 22d ago
- Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics? CBS News · 22d ago
- We Rode in the Slate Pickup, and Here’s What We Learned MotorTrend · 22d ago
- Here are five ways you could build a Slate EV, from $25,000 to $37,000 Ars Technica · 22d ago
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