Here are five ways you could build a Slate EV, from $25,000 to $37,000

Here are five ways you could build a Slate EV, from $25,000 to $37,000 details Slate Auto’s pricing and key specifications for its upcoming electric pickup, including a low starting point confirmed by the company’s configurator. The “Blank Slate” pickup is listed to start at $24,950, excluding taxes and an as-yet unknown delivery charge. Power comes from a lithium iron phosphate battery pack offering 63 kWh usable (65 kWh gross), paired with an 181 hp (135 kW) motor producing 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) to the rear wheels. In pickup configuration with 17-inch steel wheels, the EPA estimates a 205-mile (330 km) range. DC fast charging is stated as 20% to 80% in 30 minutes at up to 120 kW via a NACS port, while AC charging ranges from four to 17 hours depending on the outlet. A “work truck” build is shown at $28,594, including a 2,000-lb towing hitch and a $275 telematics module required for phone connectivity via Bluetooth.