Automotive
Electric vehicle startup Slate targets December 2026 for initial truck deliveries
The automaker notified reservation holders of updated timelines for its low-cost pickup, with slots extending into late 2027.
The short version
- Slate narrowed its delivery timeline for its $24,950 base electric pickup truck, offering initial delivery slots as early as December 2026.
- Customers who paid nonrefundable preorders were prompted to choose delivery preferences, with later estimated windows stretching through September 2027.
- The startup aims to enter the low-cost EV segment ahead of competing models like Ford's planned 2027 Fathom pickup.
Key facts
- Slate notified customers holding $300 nonrefundable preorders that the first deliveries of its electric truck are scheduled for December 2026.[Business Insider]
- Delivery estimates provided in customer emails ranged from December 2026 to the July-September 2027 window.[Business Insider]
- The base model is priced at $24,950 and offers an estimated 205-mile range with a minimal two-seat configuration lacking a built-in touchscreen or radio.[Business Insider]
- Slate reported collecting more than 180,000 refundable $50 reservation deposits and over 10,000 nonrefundable $300 preorders following its pricing announcement.[Business Insider]
- Ford is developing a competing all-electric Fathom pickup starting at $28,350, with customer deliveries anticipated in fall 2027.[Business Insider]
What remains uncertain
- It remains uncertain how many preorder holders will secure December 2026 delivery slots versus being assigned windows through 2027.[Business Insider]
Sources
- Slate tells customers when to expect the earliest deliveries of its $25K electric truckBusiness Insider metered