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2027 Slate EV Pickup
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2027 Slate EV Pickup

Slate Auto, a U.S.-based startup manufacturer backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, only makes one vehicle: A small, bare-bones, two-seat electric pickup truck with a five-foot bed. It has a 205-mile promised range and a starting price of $24,950. When it goes on sale in 2027 it will be a counterpoint to modern trucks and SUVs that have grown in size and complexity. For an extra charge, it can be converted to a two-door SUV or fastback SUV at purchase or after the fact with an optional bolt-in kit that includes seats, a roll cage, and airbags. Like many of the other available options, owners can install the kit themselves. It has crank windows, no touchscreen, and no blind spot warning. The only paint color is black, although many wraps are available, and every Slate gets rear-wheel drive.

Market value
$24,950
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
2
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Model year 2027
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated June 26, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Electric
Body style
2-door SUV
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Direct, 1-speed
Category
Electric pickup trucks
Generation began
2027

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$24,950 - $29,950

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
175 in
Width
71 in
Height
68 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Weight
3,600 lb
Maximum load
1,550 lb
Towing capacity
2,000 lb

Interior

Seating
2 people

Environmental impact

SmartWay
Elite

Brand context

About Slate

<p>Slate Auto is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The company currently only makes one vehicle: A small, bare-bones, two-seat pickup truck with a five-foot bed. The 2027 model starting price is $24,950. It is designed to be a counterpoint to modern trucks and SUVs that have grown in size and complexity. It can be converted to a two-door SUV or fastback SUV with an optional bolt-in kit that includes seats, a roll cage, and airbags. Like many of the other available options, owners can install the kit themselves. The Slate lacks an infotainment system and even a radio, but it comes standard with cruise control, air conditioning, and automatic emergency braking. Power windows are optional. The only available color is black, and wraps come in different colors for the exterior. Slate gets only rear-wheel drive.<br/></p>

Vehicle ID: 36684 First published: May 1, 2025 Updated: June 26, 2026

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