2027 Slate Truck EV Will Be Very Customizable, Priced Under $28,000
The automotive sector frays cognizant as the Slate Truck EV enters 2027, hoping to become an alternative for affordable electric vehicles. This bare-bones pickup, produced by fledgling auto firm Slate, is expected to start at a price below $27,500 before federal tax credits, with a net price potentially dipping into the $20,000 range with stimulants. Slate was founded by former Amazon executive Jeff Wilke and is presently backed by $111 million. The company is following through with an extreme customization approach that, among various options, encourages buyers to turn their build-base pickup into an SUV. Although the planned delivery for the compact Slate Truck will be in late 2026, it seems set to reach a much-broader market for EVs with its innovative modularity and DIY accessory model.
Key Features and Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Base Price | Just under $27,500 (less than $20,000 with federal tax credit) |
| Dimensions | 174.6 inches long (1.8 inches shorter than a Subaru Crosstrek) |
| Battery Options | Standard: 47-kWh (net) with ~150 mile rangeOptional: 75-kWh (net) with ~240 mile range |
| Charging | Maximum charging speed of 120 kW |
| Powertrain | Single rear-mounted motor: 201 hp, 195 lb-ft of torque |
| Performance | 0-60 mph in approximately 8.0 seconds |
| Weight | Base model: 3,600 poundsWith large battery: 3,902 poundsWith SUV kit: +120 pounds |
| Cargo Capacity | 7.0 cubic-foot front trunkFive-foot bed (longer than Ford Maverick) |
| Towing/Payload | Towing: 1,000 poundsPayload: 1,433 pounds |
| Standard Features | Digital gauge cluster/rearview camera displayPower locksCruise controlForward-collision warning with automated emergency brakingManual windowsManually adjustable mirrorsPhone/tablet dock (no built-in infotainment) |
| Body Construction | Unpainted gray composite body panels |
| Wheels | Standard: 17-inch steel wheelsOptional: 17/20-inch alloy wheels |
| Notable Accessories | Power windowsAudio speakers2.0-inch lift kit1.0-inch lowering kitSUV conversion kit (roof panel, rear bench, roll bar, airbags)Vinyl wrapsOver 100 accessories total |
| Production | Repurposed factory in U.S. Midwest |
| Delivery Date | Late 2026 |
