The Slate Truck ships without a factory infotainment system. Instead, Slate Auto tells buyers to use a phone they already own, then a free Slate app that launches later this year for charge status, battery health, and nearby chargers. Slate plans first deliveries for late 2026 in the United States.
The Blank Slate is $24,950. A $1,450 destination charge sits on top of that price, and Slate calls it the lowest destination charge among trucks in the US. That figure excludes taxes, title, license, registration, governmental fees, and documentation fees. A $300 preorder deposit counts toward the purchase and is not refundable. For now, Slate and its accessories are available only in the United States.
Your phone fills the empty dash
Slate’s FAQ is blunt: it is true that there is no infotainment system. The truck includes mounting and charging for a phone. An accessory bracket fits a large tablet if you want a bigger screen. There is also a holder for a portable Bluetooth speaker, and accessory speakers can turn the dash into a sound bar. Slate says built-in infotainment raises the price, ages quickly, and fails often.
Heating and air conditioning come with the truck, and the HVAC uses analog controls instead of a touchscreen. Bluetooth in the cabin is your phone talking to a portable speaker or Slate accessory audio. Because the phone is the controller, Slate says you do not need Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Plug in a phone or tablet and open the apps you already use. That is the same reason the truck skips built-in infotainment on the dash.
The app launches later this year
On its charging page, Slate says you can drive without the free app. When the app launches later this year, it will show charge status and battery health, and it can help locate a charging station. The FAQ also says the upcoming app will track DIY maintenance, list service locations, and let owners schedule service through RepairPal or the app. If you park without an outlet, Slate says you can use the app to find public chargers plus expected price, charge time, and travel time.
Meanwhile, the FAQ says owners can update, accessorize, and transform a Slate over time. The page does not describe a built-in cellular modem. It also does not specify how software files move from a phone into the truck, or how long that transfer takes.
What $24,950 actually buys
Slate quotes a projected range of 205 miles for the Blank Slate Truck. That figure is Slate’s estimate based on an EPA test cycle. Official EPA estimated range will arrive when available. Range varies with temperature, driving habits, accessories, charging, and battery conditions. The truck is in preproduction, so features, specifications, and availability can change without notice.
The truck uses rear-wheel drive and a single rear-mounted 135 kW motor. Slate projects around a 1,550 lb payload and a 2,000 lb towing capacity. That about 1,550 lb payload rating sits with a 5-foot, 35.1-cubic-foot cargo bed. Do not flat-tow a Slate, the company says, because that risks damaging the battery and electric motors, as with most fully electric vehicles. Use a flatbed trailer instead.
According to the FAQ, every Slate starts out as a two-seat pickup. You can take delivery as a five-seat SUV, or add Squareback, Fastback, Open Air, or Cargo kits later. The company does not sell a separate fully loaded trim with digital displays, stereos, and power windows as standard. Those items sell individually in the accessories marketplace for installation at delivery, later at a service partner, or as DIY jobs.
Slate designs the truck in California and Michigan, engineers it in Michigan, and assembles it in Indiana. Buyers order directly from the company. Traditional dealerships are not part of the plan. Preorders are open now, and locking a $300 deposit sooner is how Slate assigns an earlier delivery window.
