Leak on Slate's Website Reveals Potential PriceJohn Roe - Car and DriverSlate, the startup that plans to launch its bare-bones electric pickup truck this year, may have leaked its starting price ahead of schedule.The Autopian reported a potential price leak after a fan found a hidden line of code in Slate's website metadata that says the truck will start at $24,950.Official pricing and preorder information for the truck will be released on June 24, with deliveries starting in late 2026.First, the Slate Truck was advertised to sell for less than $20,000. Then the number was $27,500 after the federal EV tax credit disappeared. Now, we're expecting the Slate Truck to start at $24,950, if the site's metadata is any proof.The Autopian first reported the alleged leak after a fan sent in a screenshot of Slate's site metadata, which included a line in the code that was hidden from the main page. The now-deleted line said, "The Slate Truck has all the essentials for the CONFIDENTIAL price of $24,950 (reminder: we're all still under NDA and prohibited from sharing this)."John Roe - Car and DriverAnother Autopian fan sent a screenshot from Slate's Frequently Asked Questions page that echoed the sub-$25k price. The section, which asked "What is the price of the Slate Truck?" and provided an answer of $24,950, no longer exists. The FAQ section mentions price in a few other instances, but the answers are vague, saying that Slate is committed to producing a truck priced in the "mid-twenties."AdvertisementAdvertisementSlate, which has support from investors including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, aims to produce an affordable, no-frills electric truck. The Slate will come standard with manual windows and mirrors and won't include speakers or screens, though power windows and speakers can be added at an extra cost. The Truck will be incredibly customizable, with the option to convert the truck bed into a second row and transform it into an SUV.John Roe - Car and DriverThe truck was originally advertised at under $20,000, but that came with the assumption that the federal EV tax credit would still be in effect. The credit would've chopped $7500 off the final cost. Once President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year, the credit expired and the anticipated price shot up to $27,500. That put the no-frills EV truck roughly in line with the Ford Maverick, which offers power windows, speakers, and a touchscreen for around $29,990.The alleged $24,950 price puts Slate back in more affordable territory, but it still might not be enough of a discount to get buyers on board with its primitive features. While most online reactions following Slate's latest stir have been focused on the possible price confirmation, some fans are wondering if the leak was actually a stealthy marketing tactic. The alleged price information came soon after Ford released a website with details about its new $30,000 EV truck, which aims to fill a similar role to the Slate Truck.John Roe - Car and DriverSlate has so far taken an unorthodox approach to marketing. In April 2025, The Autopian provided a first look at the Slate Truck after finding one parked on a street in Venice, California. It wore a colorful wrap advertising "CryShare," a fake, satirical rideshare service for crying babies. A giant pacifier acted as a hood ornament, and baby car seats sat mounted to the top of the truck.AdvertisementAdvertisementWe reached out to Slate for a statement and will update this story when we hear back. Official pricing and preorder information are set to be released on June 24, and the trucks are slated to start arriving to customers by late 2026.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
