Can Slate Really Deliver a $24,950 Electric Truck?SlateSlate says it is still on track to deliver electric pickups by Q4 of this year.Starting price is $24,950.The rwd-only lineup is simplified from two battery packs to one.Slate piped up this morning to remind everyone that it is still planning to sell a bare-bones (aka Blank Slate) electric pickup truck for a starting price of $24,950 (minus destination).How is it going to do that?"Slate sells direct to consumer," was one point it made in a press release sent out ahead of this morning's updates.AdvertisementAdvertisementAnother way to keep the price down is to offer many items as options."The Slate Marketplace will offer over 200 accessories, with over 80% under $500," Slate said.Options include roof racks, stereos, zip-off seat covers, and light covers. There will also be over 100 wrap colors at launch, "or any custom color you want," Slate said. But again, no prices were listed for any of those except the wraps. Full vehicle wraps cost "under $500," according to Slate."And you can get it wrapped professionally and affordably in hours, not days."SlateLast year, though, the truck had been advertised at "under $20,000;" whether and how much the cancellation of the $7,500 Federal tax credit for EV buyers influenced that price change was not mentioned. Still, an electric pickup truck for under 25 grand is nonetheless pretty good.AdvertisementAdvertisement"Slate gives customers the freedom to buy only what they need today and personalize their vehicle as their needs change tomorrow," said CEO Peter Faricy, who, along with the pricing and the specs is also new. "We're excited to start seeing Slates on roads across America later this year."Specifically, Slate said the first deliveries would be in Q4 of this year. The company also claimed there were over 180,000 reservation holders who put down $50 each to keep a place in line. A step up from the $50 "reservation holder" status is now the $300 "preorder." If you already paid the $50, you only have to add $250 to preorder.Among further changes announced this morning:Range is now listed at 205 miles for a single available LFP battery. Last year there were two batteries with two ranges, 150 and 240 miles. Slate did some math and said the changes amounted to a 37 percent increase.Battery capacity is now listed at 65 kWh. Last year it was a choice of two batteries, 52.7-kWh with a range target of 150 miles; and 84.3 kWh good for 240 miles.Charging is by a NACS port an the left rear corner, making it compatible with the Tesla Supercharger network. It'll recharge at up to 120 kW there. On a Level 2 home charger, meanwhile, Slate says the 11-kW onboard AC charger will get it to 100 percent in four hours.Increased tow rating up from 1,000 to 2,000 lbs, allows you to tow a pair of jet skis.Payload capacity has risen from 1,433 lbs to 1,550 lbs.The 181-hp electric motor driving the rear wheels will get the 4,048-pound Slate from 0–60 mph in 8.0 seconds. The SUV version weighs 4335 pounds, but no 0-60 was given.Suspension is MacPherson struts front and DeDion axle in back, same as the Mercedes electric G-Wagen and the old Mitsubishi iMiEV.AdvertisementAdvertisementTo get the latest spec sheet on the Slate, scroll below.Vehicle specificationsSpecifications are manufacturer estimates and subject to change.Exterior dimensions (in.)Wheelbase/length: 108.9/174.6Width (w/o mirrors, w/mirrors): 70.6/78.1Height, pickup/SUV: 68.0/67.5Track, front/rear: 60.4/60.8Ground clearance, pickup/SUV: 7.8/7.6Bed length/w/tailgate down: 60.5/80.7Bed width (min., between wheel wells): 43.9Bed width (max., above wheel wells): 59.0Pickup box height: 19.5Closed tailgate height (to ground): 47.3Interior dimensions (in.)First row head/hip/shoulder/leg room: 40.4/52.1/55.7/41.5Second row (SUV) head/shoulder/leg room: 40.1/52.5/30.8Volumes (cu.ft)Interior volume, pickup/SUV: 49.8/80.5Cargo volume, SUV: behind seats: 34.0Cargo volume, SUV: seats folded: 58.4Frunk/bed: 7.0/35.1Weights (lb.)Curb weight, pickup/SUV: 4,048/4,335GVWR: 5,689Max payload, pickup/SUV: 1,550/1,263Max towing, pickup/SUV: 2,000/1,824Power, propulsionMotor/drive wheels/pack chemistry: Single motor/RWD/LFPPack size/usable energy: 65 kWh/63 kWhHorsepower, torque: 135 kW, 264 Nm0-60 mph, top speed (est): 8.0 sec, 90 mphCharging, range (figures are all Slate est.)Onboard charger, charging standard: 11kW, NACSLevel 1 AC: 1.9kW, 20-80% 17 hrLevel 2 AC: 11kW, 20-100% 4 hrLevel 3 DC: 120kW, 20-80% 0.5 hrRange, pickup: 205 milesChassisFront suspension: MacPherson strutRear suspension: De Dion axle, coil springWheel/tire: 17" x 7" steel, 29.5" 245/65R-17Turning circle 37 ft