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I drove the Slate Truck
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TL;DR
- Slate Auto's new electric pickup truck is priced at $24,950, significantly undercutting current market prices for new vehicles, pickups, and EVs.
- The truck intentionally lacks features like a touchscreen, stereo, and power windows, relying on a smartphone for infotainment and manual controls for simplicity and cost reduction.
- Slate is betting that affordability and customization options, rather than advanced technology and luxury features, will appeal to a significant segment of the market.
- The vehicle offers over 200 accessories for customization and a DIY approach via 'Slate U' tutorials, allowing owners to personalize their trucks.
- Despite its basic nature, the truck is engineered for safety, includes essential features like air conditioning and a backup camera, and offers a range of 205 miles.
- The company has received approximately 180,000 reservations, indicating strong consumer interest in an affordable new vehicle option.