Visiting Slate’s first showroom as its $25,000 electric truck nears production
Slate, backed by former Tesla employees, launched its first Customer Experience Center in Chicago's Fulton Market District (a former Tesla store). The Slate Truck is a bare-bones electric pickup aimed at the American pickup truck market, priced at $24,950 with projected 205-mile range. The vehicle features plastic panels, manual windows, and minimalist interior design. The showroom allows potential buyers to view and customize prototypes and place $300 preorders, with the truck nearing production.
Key points
- Slate opens first showroom in Chicago featuring its $24,950 electric pickup prototype
- Slate Truck designed for budget-conscious EV buyers with 205-mile range and minimalist features
- Showroom staffed by former Tesla employees; preorders available with $300 deposit
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