We Rode In The $24,950 Slate EV Truck... Will It Actually Succeed?

We Rode In The $24,950 Slate EV Truck... Will It Actually Succeed?

June 26, 2026 · 49 min

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The episode discusses the Slate EV truck's pricing, features, and market potential.

The Slate EV truck FINALLY has an official price tag: $24,950 before destination fees, making it America’s cheapest EV and its most affordable pickup. But can this newcomer actually survive and compete in the brutal electric truck market? In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Tim and Suvrat break down all the massive news surrounding Slate this week. They discuss whether its range, 205 miles, is enough for 2026. And they explain Slate’s new battery strategy (hello, LFP!) Plus, Tim actually got to see the truck in person and take a ride in it! He shares his first impressions on the interior, and whether the driving experience matches the hype. What do you think? Is the Slate truck priced to win? Let us know in the comments! Slate's $24,950 EV Truck Will Test What America Really Wants https://insideevs.com/news/799661/slate-truck-pricing-official-2026/ Why The Slate Truck Will Use LFP Batteries After All https://insideevs.com/news/799667/slate-truck-lfp-battery-range/ Slate Truck Vs. Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf: Which Affordable EV Actually Wins? https://insideevs.com/reviews/799688/slate-truck-nissan-leaf-chevy-bolt-ev-comparison/ Check out InsideEVs for the latest future of…

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