The Brilliant DIY Truck (if it ever gets built) | 2027 Slate Truck Preview

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

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In a market flooded with ever-more complex and expensive electric pickups, this vehicle takes a radically different approach. The concept is simple: pare things back to the essentials. No frills, no excessive tech, no premium trim packages—just a working EV truck designed to hit a sub-$20,000 price point. That was the ambition behind the Slate Truck, sometimes referred to as the “blank slate.” But things haven’t gone entirely to plan. With the federal EV tax credit no longer factoring into the equation, the real-world price now sits in the mid-$20,000 range. So today, we’re taking a closer look to assess whether this minimalist approach still delivers strong value, and whether it genuinely has the potential to reshape the pickup segment.

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Presenter: Matt Smith, Deputy Editor
Cinematography: Michael Venn of Venn Creative Media

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0:00 The Slate Truck
1:40 The Rear
1:57 Powertrain
2:39 Customization
4:03 Interior
5:47 Final Thoughts