Slate Auto's highly anticipated Blank Slate electric pickup truck may have revealed its pricing ahead of schedule. A leak on the company's website briefly showed a starting price of $24,950 for the standard range model before disappearing. The minimalist EV skips features like infotainment systems and electric windows to hit that price point.

The truck takes a back-to-basics approach designed to keep costs down in an increasingly expensive EV market. Slate originally aimed for around $20,000 when it launched in 2025, banking on the $7,500 IRS clean vehicle tax credit that was later eliminated. This pricing leak suggests the company adjusted expectations while maintaining its stripped-down philosophy.

Specs revealed alongside the pricing show a rear-wheel electric motor producing 181 hp (down from earlier estimates of 201 hp) but with towing capacity doubled to 2,000 lbs. The truck maintains its targeted 150-mile range on a single charge. These trade-offs reflect Slate's focus on affordability over performance.

The leaked information disappeared from Slate's website within hours, leaving forums buzzing with screenshots. Official details and first-ride impressions arrive on June 24, which will clarify whether this ultra-basic electric truck can deliver on its value promise.