I RESERVED a Slate EV Truck, but after finally seeing one in person and riding in one, will I actually buy it? Or will this experience convince me to RUN THE OTHER WAY?
Join me for an up-close, real-world look at the all-new Slate Electric Truck, one of the most talked-about affordable electric pickups coming to America!
I’ve already placed my reservation, but pictures, specifications, and promotional videos only tell part of the story. This time, we’re seeing the Slate in real life, examining the details, riding in it, and finding out whether this minimalist electric pickup actually makes sense.
As a car enthusiast who owns everything from classic trucks and Land Rovers to a Ford Maverick Hybrid and Tesla Model 3, I’m especially interested in whether Slate has created something genuinely useful or simply stripped away too much to hit its aggressive price target.
In this video, we’re covering:
- My first impressions of the Slate EV Truck in person
- Complete exterior walkaround and design details
- Interior layout, materials, controls, and build quality
- A real-world driving experience and ride-along
- Battery technology, estimated range, and charging capabilities
- Pickup bed dimensions, payload, and towing capacity
- Customization, removable body panels, and SUV conversion options
- What I like, what concerns me, and what buyers should know
The big question: Am I keeping my reservation and actually buying one?
What’s So Different About Slate?
Unlike today’s increasingly expensive and complicated trucks, Slate takes a back-to-basics approach.
We’re talking manual crank windows, a minimalist interior, no standard built-in infotainment screen, and a focus on affordability, simplicity, and owner customization.
The exterior uses replaceable composite body panels, and the truck can even be transformed into an SUV with available conversion kits.
The advertised base price is $24,950 before the $1,450 destination charge, bringing the starting price to $26,400 before taxes, registration, and accessories.
But is a relatively inexpensive electric truck with approximately 205 miles of projected range really practical? And how does it compare with something like my Ford Maverick Hybrid?
That’s exactly what I wanted to find out.
Would YOU buy the Slate EV Truck? Is its simplicity a selling point, or are the compromises too significant? Let me know in the comments!
