The brief

Analyst view

• Bare-bones electric pickup for contractors, not retail consumers.
• Base price: $24,950. 205-mile range, 1,550 lbs payload capacity.
• Jeff Bezos-backed. Warsaw, Indiana factory producing 150,000 units/year capacity.

Technical approach

As reported

Minimal design

Bare-bones, modular approach

Remove luxury, infotainment, styling to minimize cost. Customers order options à la carte.

Payload focus

Built for work, not recreation

Slate prioritizes payload capacity and durability over comfort. 1,550 lbs payload capacity. Chassis designed to survive construction site wear.

LFP battery

Cost-effective battery chemistry

LFP batteries offer lower cost, better safety, and durability for work use. 63 kWh usable battery pack supports 205-mile range.

Single motor

Rear-wheel drive only

Single rear motor producing 135 kW (181 hp) simplifies engineering and reduces cost. No all-wheel-drive option.

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