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Definition: Slate EV
An affordable bare-bones electric pickup truck expected in 2026 from Slate Auto, Troy, Michigan. With barely more than an odometer on the dashboard, the Slate requires the driver's phone or tablet for navigation and infotainment. The concept is that the vehicle is a "blank slate" for user customization, and the company has trademarked Blank Slate. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is an investor. See electric vehicle and Cybertruck.
The Slate Pickup (or SUV)
The retail price announced was $27,500, which makes it the least expensive EV pickup on the market. A kit turns the truck into a five-seat SUV. (Image courtesy of Slate Auto.)