The Slate truck won't cost under $20,000 anymore. Here's why things are about to get harder for the EV startup.

Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup, has just announced its first vehicle, the Slate Truck, set to be delivered next year. On paper at least, the Slate is downright cool. It's a two-door ...

Slate Truck's first EV is a pickup like no other: Small, affordable, and designed to be DIY-customized into an SUV and more. Here's what you need to know.

And the trucks will be sold on a direct-to-consumer sales model, the details of which Slate is not releasing yet. A nationwide service network is likewise promised, with no further explanation.

While most EV companies—like Rivian, and Lucid—have started by targeting high-end consumers, Slate is aiming for a broader market by offering an affordable entry-level electric truck.