Slate EV truck pre-orders will open on June 24
Slate Auto will begin accepting pre-orders for its all-electric truck on June 24, with deliveries expected later in the year. A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to finalize configurations, but only for those who have already paid a $50 reservation fee. The starting price is anticipated to be in the mid-twenties, subject to change due to the removal of the federal tax credit for electric vehicles.
- ▪Pre-orders for the Slate EV truck will open on June 24.
- ▪A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to finalize configurations.
- ▪The starting price is expected to be in the mid-twenties, but is subject to change.
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News EVs and Transportation Slate EV truck pre-orders will open on June 24 Deliveries are expected later in the year. By Lawrence Bonk May 28, 2026 2:45 pm EST Slate Auto Slate just revealed that pre-orders for its upcoming all-electric truck open up on June 24. Consumers will be able to finalize configurations and lock in a delivery window by plopping down $300. However, it's non-refundable. This will only be available to folks who have already handed over $50 as a "reservation fee." Final pricing will be revealed on that date, likely directly to buyers as they go through the configuration process. When these barebones trucks were first announced, a key selling point was their $20,000 price. However, that figure assumed a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles.
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