<p>Slate Auto promises to turn the car industry on its head with a radically simplified, actually affordable electric vehicle. Just<em>how</em>affordable will the Slate pickup be? We'll know more soon, the startup said on Thursday.</p><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Rectangle_rectangle_first_1771540919"></div></div><p>Slate posted a short clip to social media, teasing plans to reveal pricing in late June. In the video, CEO Chris Barman confirmed that the most basic &#34;Blank Slate&#34; model will still start in the mid-$20,000 range.</p><p>&#34;We think it'll be worth the wait,&#34; she said.</p><section></section><div></div><p>While previous EV startups from Tesla to Lucidkicked things off with high-end, low volume models to maximize early revenue, Slate is taking a different approach. Its two-door electric pickup will come from the factory without options by default. Then it's up to the end buyer to slap on accessories like electric window switches (to replace the standard window cranks), speakers, fancier seats and the like.</p><p>Another party trick: The pickup can transform into a variety of SUVs through bolt-on kits that include extra seats, a roof, a roll cage and airbags. It's a proposition unlike anything that's been offered in the auto market before.</p><section> <p>What To Know About Slate</p> <div> <div>                    Slate Truck: Everything We Know About The Sub-$30,000 EV </div> <div>                    Over 30 New EVs Are Launching In 2026. Here's What You Need To Know About Them </div> </div> </section><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Rectangle_rectangle_1_1771540919"></div></div><p>Production is set to begin in Indiana by the end of this year. Slate's success hinges on a lot of things: manufacturing execution, an adequate sales and service experience, consumer education. The vehicle's price will certainly be a big factor too. When the company came out of stealth last April, a central part of its pitch was a starting price below $20,000, less than half the average price of a new vehicle in the U.S. But that included $7,500 in federal incentives that are no longer available.</p><p><span>During an interview with InsideEVs last month, Barman said that the truck's price was still TBD.</span></p><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Native_native_3_1771540919"></div></div><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Native_native_2_1771540919"></div></div><p>&#34;We're still having discussions on that,&#34; she said. &#34;We're still working really closely with our suppliers to see what opportunities we have to continue to bring costs down, to see what we can do to pass along to the customer before we announce final pricing.&#34;</p><p>Soon, we'll have a better sense of where those discussions landed—and how competitive the Slate truck will be.</p><div><div id="ads_6122441_EV_ev_us_Rectangle_rectangle_2_1771540919"></div></div><p><em>Contact the author: Tim.Levin@InsideEVs.com</em></p><section> <p>More Slate News</p> <div> <div>                    Why Slate's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Cheap Chinese EVs </div> <div>                    The Affordable Slate EV Truck Passes 150,000 Orders. 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<p>Slate Auto is set to reveal pricing for its affordable electric pickup truck, the "Blank Slate," in late June. CEO Chris Barman indicated the base model will start in the mid-$20,000 range. Unlike other EV startups, Slate's truck will come without options, allowing buyers to customize it with accessories. Production is expected to begin in Indiana by the end of the year, with the final price still under discussion as the company works with suppliers to reduce costs.</p>

- Slate Auto aims to disrupt the car market with an affordable electric pickup starting in the mid-$20,000 range, with pricing details expected in late June.  
- Production is scheduled to begin in Indiana by the end of the year, but the final pricing is still under discussion as the company evaluates cost-management options.  
- Unlike other EV manufacturers, Slate's model will come without options by default, offering customizable features and the ability to transform into various SUVs through bolt-on kits.

Official Slate Truck Pricing Is Coming In Late June