Slate Auto's $24,950 Pickup Breaks the $25,000 EV Price Floor

Slate Auto confirmed pricing and opened preorders for its electric pickup on June 24, 2026, at $24,950 — below the $25,000 threshold long treated as the EV market's practical floor. The stripped-down base model achieves the price through deliberate austerity: minimal infotainment, no frills, focused on utility. Entry-level EVs from established manufacturers typically start $30,000–$45,000, making Slate's positioning a genuine market data point. Production viability at volume remains unproven.