FILE - 2027 Slate Truck. (Slate)The BriefSlate Auto unveiled its newest electric pickup truck.The company claimed it's America's "most affordable" truck.The retail price begins at $24,950.Slate just announced customers can preorder its newly unveiled electric pickup truck.The company claimed it was developing the "most affordable pickup truck in America." By the numbersSlate's new electric truck retails at $24,950, according to its website. That's without all the add-on offerings.AdvertisementAdvertisementDig deeperThe battery range for the Slate Truck is projected to be around 205 miles and its rear-mounted motor can produce 201 horsepower. Slate's truck will be compatible with North American Charging Standard chargers for DC fast charging and its battery can be charged to 80% in about 30 minutes. Click to open this PDF in a new window.The backstorySlate Auto was founded in 2022 and is backed by Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, and LA Dodgers owner, Mark Walter. The SourceInformation for this article was taken from the Slate website and reporting by Wired and USA Today. This story was reported from San Jose.