Slate opens pre‑orders for its all‑electric truck on June 24. Buyers who paid a refundable $50 reservation can lock a delivery slot with a $300 deposit. Pricing appears during configuration, and deliveries are slated for this year. Customers who secure a slot can expect their truck between October and December, aligning with Slate’s production window. The vehicle was touted at $20,000 before the tax credit vanished.

The entry‑level Blank Slate includes heating, AC and crank windows; all other features—power windows, roof racks, stereo, paint—are accessories. Slate lists over 100 add‑ons, and an SUV conversion kit costs $5,000, so the final price can climb quickly. Choosing most upgrades can push the cost well above the original $20,000 target, challenging its budget claim.

Jeff Bezos stays a key investor after losing a board seat, and Slate reports over 160,000 reservations. Those cost $50 and are refundable, so the pre‑order window will test if enough buyers convert to the paid $300 deposit and move toward delivery. If pricing holds, Slate could pressure larger manufacturers to offer cheaper electric trucks, reshaping the low‑end EV market.