Slate Pickup's $24,950 Starting Price Leaked Ahead of June 24 Launch

Slate's long-awaited budget electric pickup truck has had its starting price inadvertently revealed as $24,950, according to information discovered in the company's website code and an accidental FAQ page update. The leaks were reported to The Autopian and subsequently removed from Slate's site. The $24,950 MSRP would represent a significant undercut compared to Ford's planned EV minitruck, potentially saving buyers $3,000 or more even after accounting for delivery fees of approximately $2,000.

The price revelation came through two separate web team errors: embargoed notes embedded in Slate's site coding and an unintended disclosure on the company's FAQ page. Both instances were discovered by observant users before Slate removed the information from its website. The leaked figure aligns with Slate's previous statements about targeting the "mid-$20,000 range" for the vehicle, even following the expiration of the federal EV tax credit.

Slate Auto has not officially confirmed the $24,950 price point or provided details on additional costs, optional features, or the pricing for SUV conversion packages. The company continues to maintain its June 24 official reveal date for pricing and other specifications. Ford's competing Electric Universal Vehicle (UEV) platform, which is expected to offer additional features, superior amenities, and two more doors than the Slate offering, is anticipated to launch at approximately $30,000.

Analysts note that Slate's aggressive pricing strategy, combined with its open-to-modifications design and simplicity, could provide a competitive advantage in the emerging budget EV truck segment, though the startup will face significant challenges competing against an established automaker like Ford. Until the official June 24 announcement, the sub-$25,000 price remains unconfirmed speculation, though the leaked figure provides a concrete data point for industry observers and prospective customers.