Slate Auto is making a bet: that the biggest impetus to the EV revolution is price.
Affectionately dubbed the Blank Slate, the EV comes in both truck and SUV packages.
Sporting a 135 kW rear-mounted motor capable of 181 horsepower, 195 lb-ft of torque and 2,000 pounds of towing power, the Blank Slate packs relatively the same punch as a 2026 Ford Maverick.
Sporting a 63 kWh battery pack, its estimated range is 205 miles.
If you are relying on a Level 1 charger plugged into a typical wall outlet, you can top up your range by 20 to 50 miles overnight.
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Slate Auto is making a bet: that the biggest impetus to the EV revolution is price. With a base model that costs just $24,950, the Michigan startup hopes its minimalist, customizable ride will be the antidote to a market in which the average new vehicle costs over $50,000. Affectionately dubbed the Blank Slate, the EV comes in both truck and SUV packages.
Given its sales pitch, you would be excused for asking if Slate's barebones approach applied to the truck's performance. Sporting a 135 kW rear-mounted motor capable of 181 horsepower, 195 lb-ft of torque and 2,000 pounds of towing power, the Blank Slate packs relatively the same punch as a 2026 Ford Maverick. Although its 8-second 60 mph time won't win you awards on the racetrack, it remains inline with Ford's affordable hybrid truck.
The biggest challenge for Slate owners might be the car's range. Sporting a 63 kWh battery pack, its estimated range is 205 miles. Compared to some of its EV truck competitors the Slate may leave you wanting.
With Consumer Affairs finding that the average driver travels 37 miles per day, Slate is betting that 205 miles will satisfy most customers' daily needs.
Compatible with direct current Level 3 superchargers, the Slate can reach a 80 percent charge in as little as 30 minutes. If you are relying on a Level 1 charger plugged into a typical wall outlet, you can top up your range by 20 to 50 miles overnight.
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