Slate Auto has published full cargo and towing specifications for the $24,950 Slate Truck ahead of its planned late-2026 rollout. Despite its compact two-door footprint, Slate projects a maximum payload of around 1,550 pounds for the Blank Slate pickup. The rear-wheel-drive electric pickup also carries a towing rating of around 2,000 pounds. Those numbers give the budget two-seater practical hauling capability alongside larger upcoming electric pickups.
The truck’s cargo bed measures 5 feet long and holds 35.1 cubic feet of volume. According to Slate Auto’s official buyer FAQ, that open bed fits full-size sheets of plywood or sheetrock. It also holds a boxed 55-inch television or a pair of lawnmowers and a leaf blower. Up front, a 7-cubic-foot enclosed frunk adds weatherproof storage with a built-in drain. That front compartment fits a family grocery haul, two carry-on bags plus a duffle, or eight 16-pound bags of ice.
Slate Truck Range, Towing Limits, and NACS Charging
The two-seat pickup measures 174.6 inches long, 70.6 inches wide, and 68.0 inches tall on a 108.9-inch wheelbase. Inside, the cab provides 58 cubic feet of passenger volume. Power comes from a single rear-mounted 135 kW electric motor. Meanwhile, a revamped standard battery delivers an estimated 205 miles of range on the EPA test cycle. That upgrade raises the estimate from 150 miles without increasing the $24,950 base price.
However, Slate notes that hauling and towing with an electric vehicle works differently than with a gas pickup. Actual driving range varies with payload weight, optional accessories, driving habits, weather, and battery age. The company also warns that owners should not flat-tow the Slate Truck. Flat-towing risks damaging the battery and electric motor, so Slate recommends using a flatbed trailer instead.
Every truck includes a built-in North American Charging Standard port on the driver’s-side rear quarter panel. As a result, drivers can plug into more than 30,500 Tesla Superchargers nationwide, or use J1772 stations with an included adapter. On a 120 kW DC fast charger, the battery charges from 20% to 80% in around 30 minutes. At home, the included dual-voltage charging cable adds 2 to 5 miles of range per hour on a 120V outlet. Switching to a 240V Level 2 outlet adds 25 to 35 miles per hour, finishing a full charge in 5 to 8 hours.
Modular Body Kits, Pricing, and Preorder Terms
To keep the starting price at $24,950 before a $1,450 destination fee, the Slate Truck skips a built-in infotainment screen and factory stereo speakers. Instead, the cabin pairs physical climate knobs with a universal phone mount and USB charging. Buyers can also convert the two-seat pickup at purchase or later using five-seat Squareback SUV, Fastback SUV, or Open Air kits. Small businesses and fleets can also add a covered Cargo Kit.
Slate Auto builds the pickup in Warsaw, Indiana, and sells it only in the United States for now. Customers can lock in a delivery window with a $300 non-refundable preorder deposit, or $250 for existing $50 reservation holders. That deposit applies toward the final purchase price. Once Slate assigns an estimated delivery window, buyers have 30 days to complete their preorder before their slot shifts later. Every Slate Truck also includes a 10-year, 110,000-mile battery and powertrain warranty alongside a 4-year, 50,000-mile vehicle warranty.
