# Slate Defies Convention By Launching Small EV Truck For Less Than $20,000

> A new EV startup confirmed rumors of an affordable modular electric pickup truck with the launch of Slate Truck in Long Beach, Calif. , on Thursday.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1842683/slate-jeff-bezos-electric-pickup-truck-range-price-details/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=680b15f0b20e46960bff15d8)
- **Published:** 2025-04-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev #nissan #slate #truck #less #affordable #convention #defies
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