# I Rode in Slate's $24,950 Electric Truck. It Didn't Feel Like a $24,950 Electric Truck

> Key Takeaways - Price increase challenges affordability. Originally priced under $20k with incentives, the Slate Truck now starts at $24,950 without federal tax credits. - Strong initial interest despite cost.

- **Source:** [Thedrive](https://www.thedrive.com/news/i-rode-in-slates-24950-electric-truck-it-didnt-feel-like-a-24950-electric-truck?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3d4d64078cc66b65945479)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #truck #electric #slate #didn #feel #rode #affordability #challenges
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