u/hirouk

Most likely, yes — the Slate Truck will probably have some kind of destination/delivery charge added to the advertised price.

Slate has not officially published the exact fee yet, but nearly all new vehicles include:

• a destination charge (factory-to-delivery hub transport), and sometimes
• an additional home delivery fee if they bring it directly to your address.

Community discussions around the Slate truck expect something in the neighborhood of $1,000–$1,500, though that is still speculation until Slate releases final ordering details.

One interesting detail:

• Slate appears to be planning regional pickup/delivery centers rather than traditional dealerships.
• Some forum discussions suggest you may be able to avoid an extra curbside delivery fee by picking the truck up yourself at a regional location, but not the standard destination charge itself.

So if the truck is advertised around:

• $25,000 base price

your realistic out-the-door before taxes/options is probably more like:

• $26k–$27k+ after destination and fees.

The Slate offers so much for those who are creative. It is not only your transport, it is your art project. You can personalize it, you won't look like every other boring vehicle on the road.

Wraps are available, but not needed. Decals are cheap and easy to install. "Blank Slate" screams for your creativity!

The bullet hole decals are an old favorite that will never die. You can do this!

The Cross/Flag decal would show that you are a true American who loves America and loves Jesus. You can get cool eagle decals and stuff too!

And there are lots of Flame Decals. Popular since the '50's they will accent the Slate's retrp look.

These are just three of thousands of the possibilities for personalizing your new Slate.

Think about all the ways YOU can do this and impress your friends! First step, buy a Blank Slate!

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Slate’s electric truck debuted a year ago, the silence is becoming deafening

Slate Auto burst onto the scene a year ago as they introduced their affordable electric truck on April 24, 2025. It generated a ton of interest thanks to a starting price of under $20,000 after federal incentives.

Fast forward a year and the company hasn’t said much since then. Sure, they post flashy videos on social media, but there’s a concerning lack of substance for a vehicle that’s supposed to be launched in the coming months.

With the federal tax credit eliminated, Slate now says the model is expected to begin in the “mid-$20,000’s.” That’s significantly more than the original estimate of under $20,000 and it’s roughly on par with the $28,145 Ford Maverick. 

Not surprising that a truck buyer would be interested at "under $20,000", but put off by a price of "mid-20,000's". If the Slate is dependent on the government to subsidize the price the Slate may be doomed.

A bare bones EV with a short range does not have a value in the "mid-$20,000's." Just because it is the only girl in town doesn't mean it is worth what Slate plans to charge. A lot of people got reservations thinking it was "under $20,000." They will be rethinking at "mid-$20,000's".

The Slate has a lot of strengths. As an EV it is obviously low maintenance, inexpensive fuel, quiet. Short range makes it more of a niche vehicle, but that could be several large niches.

Suburban Use. - I think of the Slate in terms of why I would buy it. That would be for suburban use, lots of short drives as a commuter, pick up stuff that is messy like from a garden shop, got to landfill, etc.

Fleet Use - Not something I have familiarity with, but any fleet manager would like the EV part (low cost fuel, low maintenance). This would be for some type of local fleet where the vehicles don't drive far during the day and can recharge at night. Or don't drive far at night and can recharge during the day. Or whatever. But if I were a fleet manager I would much rather have a fleet of EVs that a fleet of ICE vehicles. Much easier and enormous savings.

Young and Carefree - Young people without children who can both fit in and bee-bop around town. I think the attraction would be the customization due to wraps. And probably not just the wraps Slate will sell, but custom wraps like Jurassic Park design and logo like dinosaur head on side of door along with JP color scheme. Or done in the owner's school colors. Or just wild designs which can be put on like wallpaper. Auto paint is expensive and difficult to do for a homeowner to do well without all the expensive equipment. Being able to get different color wraps from Slate or custom made wraps from whoever makes them would truly allow the vehicle owner to individualize the looks of their vehicle.

Affordability - All of the above and Slate's ultimate success is dependent on a price point that is seen as a good value.