Slate Auto's electric truck could revolutionize EV affordability if it can deliver on a sub-$20K pricetag. Tesla just isn't ...

Low price is also maintained with the Slate Truck by its pricing strategy. At an estimated price of $27,000 or less, it competes directly with bottom-of-the-line Ford Maverick and is about half ...

The company revealed its Slate Truck on ... and escalating price points, Slate takes a distilled, contrarian approach—simplification, modularity, and a focused affordability strategy." ...

It starts with the strategy: Slate is a new manufacturer that ... EV pickup truck and it hopes the Truck resonates with the masses. Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but the maker is optimistically ...

That strategy has left ... less costly cars as they grow. Slate has taken the reverse tactic by starting with a simple truck it hopes to sell for an average net price of under $20,000.

And one final note: towing substantially reduces the efficiency of the tow vehicle, due to the weight of the trailer and its ...

Rather than sinking billions into mega-factories, the company is embracing a flexible, modular production strategy ... the price will climb. Realistically, an adventure-ready Slate Truck will ...