The startup Slate Auto officially emerged from stealth mode late Thursday evening to debut its compact electric pickup truck. Now we have a wealth of information about the trucks’ capabilities, Slate’s manufacturing process, and the EVs’ rollout plans. Photograph Courtesy of Slate AutomotiveThe basic “Blank Slate” pickup that sells for that lowest price tag gets an estimated 150 miles of range from a 52.7-kilowatt-hour battery pack. The company is now taking refundable $50 deposits for the pickup trucks, with first deliveries targeted for the last quarter of 2026. Photograph Courtesy of Slate AutomotiveIt’s possible, however, that no two Slates on the roads will be identical.