The Slate electric pickup, shipping in late 2026, starts at $24,950, making it cheaper than most gas trucks and many EVs. That entry price buys a 5-foot bed with 35.1 cubic feet of space, plus a 7-cubic-foot frunk. But the base configuration is barebones, with even an integrated speaker listed as a paid add-on, so most buyers will likely spend more than the sticker price.
On paper, the Slate's hauling specs look modest next to full-size trucks: a 1,550-pound payload and 2,000-pound towing limit versus the F-150's 2,440 and 13,500 pounds. The source notes, however, that the Slate is better compared with other compact pickups. The base 2026 Ford Maverick offers 1,500 pounds of payload and 2,000 pounds of towing, putting the Slate essentially on par while giving it a slightly longer bed.
The bigger concern is range. The Slate's maximum 205 miles could fall to roughly 100 miles when towing at its limit, and heavy cargo could cut range by up to 25 percent, according to the source's estimates based on other EVs. For drivers with occasional loads like bikes or furniture, the Slate may still make sense, but the source says post-launch testing will be needed to judge its real-world hauling ability.