Slate Auto has announced the launch pricing for its new American-made electric pickup and says it is positioned as an affordable alternative to pricier EV trucks. Multiple outlets report the pickup’s base price is $24,950, which places it in the mid–$20,000 range. This represents a shift from earlier messaging that suggested the truck could cost under $20,000. Car and Driver notes that the final out-the-door cost may be slightly higher once a mandatory destination fee is set. Los Angeles Times and other coverage also say the company plans to begin deliveries later this year, with first customers expected to receive vehicles in the fourth quarter. TechCrunch adds additional details beyond the pickup’s headline price, including pricing for a sport-utility variant and an updated base range figure of 205 miles. Business Insider frames the strategy as offering a simpler, lower-cost vehicle while reducing complexity compared with more feature-heavy cars. Overall, the reporting converges on the $24,950 starting price and the company’s plan for first deliveries in the fourth quarter, alongside incremental changes from the startup’s earlier cost projections.