Slate has started taking preorders for a base-model electric pickup truck priced at $24,950, with deliveries expected in late 2026 and a 205-mile range. The announcement follows the end of federal EV tax credits in 2025 and Ford's cessation of electric F-150 production. The vehicle is backed by Jeff Bezos and marketed as an affordable alternative to vehicles averaging $49,000 for new cars and $57,000 for EVs.