Slate Blank Slate Price Lands in Mid-$20k Range; Announcement Expected End of June

Slate Auto points to an initial price for the Blank Slate in the mid-$20,000 range, with an announcement in June and deliveries expected in 2026.

Slate Auto, an American electric vehicle startup, signals that the initial price for the Blank Slate electric truck will be in the mid-$20,000 range, with the official announcement scheduled for June.

Price and Disclosure Timeline

The indicated value suggests a starting point near the mid-$20,000s, with formal disclosure planned for the end of June.

Blank Slate Concept and Customization

The Blank Slate is presented as a basic pickup truck, but with capacity for total customization via the Slate Maker on the company's website, as well as 3D-printable components for home use.

Regulatory Context and Incentive Impact

When emerging from stealth in 2025, Slate indicated the possibility of a price below $20k with tax incentives. With administrative changes that eliminated most of these incentives, the path to the final price has become less clear.

Price Update and Deliveries

In a video posted on Instagram, CEO Chris Barman stated that the company continues negotiating with suppliers to keep the cost per vehicle as low as possible, and that the price at the end of June will be in the mid-$20,000 range. The final MSRP has not yet been confirmed, and deliveries are expected to begin by the end of 2026.

What to Expect

If everything goes as planned, the Blank Slate could become the most affordable EV manufactured in the USA to date.

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