Is Slate Auto’s new electric truck the EV Americans need?

Slate Auto’s new two-door pickup uses a 65 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery delivering a quoted 205-mile range and a base price under $25,000, with optional upgrades such as Bluetooth audio and power windows. The company plans deliveries starting late 2026, building a factory capable of 100,000 units in year one and 150,000 thereafter, and has already received thousands of preorders.