US electric-vehicle start-up Slate, supported by Jeff Bezos, has launched its first pickup. The base model costs $24,950, making it the most affordable electric truck in America. The vehicle comes with hand-crank windows, absent radio and a simple interior. Slate markets the trim as a budget option.
Test drives have produced mixed impressions. Reviewers note flimsy panels, low-quality seats and poor sound proofing. The cost-cutting measures are clear in the design. Pre-orders opened this week and Slate expects deliveries sometime in 2026.