US electric-vehicle start-up Slate, backed by Jeff Bezos, has launched its first pickup. The entry-level model costs $24,950, making it the cheapest electric truck in America. The vehicle comes with hand-crank windows, absent radio and a basic interior. Slate markets the trim as a low-cost option.
Test drives have produced divided impressions. Reviewers note thin panels, cheap-feel seats and limited sound proofing. The cost-cutting measures are clear in the design. Pre-orders began this week and Slate expects deliveries later in 2026.