Slate's $25K EV Truck: A Narrow Path to Sub-$20K Pricing

Slate Auto’s electric pickup now starts at $24,950 (SUV version $29,950). The much-discussed sub-$20,000 price lives on only for a small group of buyers who meet strict, income-based state incentives and, in some cases, purchase through an in-state dealer. With the federal $7,500 credit repealed, most of the remaining discounts depend on generous but limited-state programs (California’s up to $12,000 via Clean Cars 4 All for low-income households; Maine up to $8,000; Oregon’s Match/Charge Ahead program, paused and then reopening), plus funds that can run out mid-cycle. Slate’s direct-sales model can also affect eligibility in certain programs. In practice, the truck starts around $25k before taxes and fees for most buyers, with only a few states and circumstances yielding teen-dollar savings—making the “under $20k” headline applicable to a highly restricted audience. Delivery is targeted for late 2026.