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Technology · Consumer gadgets · published 2026-08-27 · via MIT Technology Review

A no-frills electric pickup from Slate Auto challenges US EV market trends

Slate Auto has introduced a compact electric pickup with a 205-mile range and a base price under $25,000, forgoing features like power windows to cut costs. The vehicle arrives as US EV sales remain below 10% of new-car purchases and are declining. The company hopes its minimalist approach will appeal to buyers who have been put off by larger, pricier electric trucks.

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