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Slate Auto has announced that its small EV truck will start at $24,950 in the US, and the SUV EV version will start at $29,950.
• First deliveries in Q4 2026
• Range: 205 miles
• 63 kWh battery
• 0-60 mph: 8.0s
• Top speed: 90 mph
• Curb weight, pickup/SUV: 4,048 lbs/4,335 lbs
• RWD
• LFP battery
• Onboard charger, charging standard: 11kW, NACS
• Tow rating: up to 2,000 lbs
• Payload capacity: Up to 1,550 lbs
• 174" long
• Over 200 accessories, with over 80% under $500, including roof racks, stereos, zip off seat covers, and light covers.
• Over 100 wrap colors at launch, or any custom color you want. Full vehicle wraps cost under $500
• A 10-year/110,000-mile battery and powertrain warranty• Level 3 DC, 120kW, 20-80%: 30 minutes
• 7.6" ground clearance
• Interior volume, pickup/SUV: 49.8/80.5 cu.ft
• Slate won’t have traditional dealerships and plans to sell directly to customers
Slate is a new American company building EVs and was established in 2022: "More than 180,000 reservation holders have told us they're ready for a vehicle that's affordable, reliable, and built around their lives," said Slate CEO Peter Faricy.
More photos and info on vehicle specs in the thread below:
Autonomous battery swapping allows robots to work 24/7 without interruption.
Walker S2 AI humanoid robot shown changing its own battery in demo video
Ubtech Robotics @CNET
Rivian should seriously consider an EV minivan and here’s why:
- The US minivan market is small (300k/yr) but has zero fully EV options
- Rivian could instantly own the entire segment
- Families are a massive, loyal customer base
- Rivian already builds vans
Thoughts?
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