Slate, an American electric vehicle startup, unveiled its first vehicle, a two-seat pickup truck, designed with affordability and customizability in mind. Priced under $20,000 post-incentives, this vehicle features a bare-bones finish, including crank windows and steel wheels. The standout feature is the ability to convert the pickup into a five-passenger SUV through unique upgrade kits. Notably, these modifications may enhance driving range, as Slate's head of engineering noted that the SUVâs aerodynamic shape compensates for the weight added by extra seats and features, improving efficiency over standard models.
Slate's first model transforms from a two-seat pickup to a five-passenger SUV, emphasizing affordability and customizability in the electric vehicle market.
By stripping down to the bare essentials, Slate can keep costs under $20,000, while offering customizable upgrades, including a unique SUV conversion kit.
According to Slate's head of engineering, the SUV's aerodynamic design actually provides a surprising increase in range, offsetting the added weight of the features.
The vehicle's basic model offers a projected range of 150 miles, with an optional battery extending that to 240 miles, making the customizations impactful.
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