Same here. Initially saw <$20K, then a little over $20K, then...
...$22K, then $28K, so who knows?
I also hope the accessories/mods like the "SUV" bed topper won't be crazy expensive. You move the section behind the pickup seat to the back of the bed for the "SUV" version, so you're repurposing those items, not disposing of them. I love the designers/engineers put that kind of thought into it.
Thread Replies (8)
The Slate: America’s $20K Answer to China’s Cheap EVs (Exclusive Access)
-- EDGEMAN
Feb 28, 2026 at 01:18 PM ET
EDGEMAN
•
02/28/26 01:18 PM ET
Not going to lie but the Chinese EVs/Hybrids are much nicer than Teslas
-- AirborneHokie96
Feb 28, 2026 at 08:23 PM ET
AirborneHokie96
•
02/28/26 08:23 PM ET
I've ridden in several BYD Ubers here in Cannes. They appear to be well
-- SDHokie
Mar 01, 2026 at 11:16 AM ET
SDHokie
•
03/01/26 11:16 AM ET
I can't see how that could compete with a Ford Maverick. Seems similar in
-- Coach McGuirk
Feb 28, 2026 at 04:59 PM ET
Coach McGuirk
•
02/28/26 04:59 PM ET
I paid a $50 deposit about a year ago on a Slate
-- WestyHokie
Feb 28, 2026 at 03:29 PM ET
WestyHokie
•
02/28/26 03:29 PM ET
Same here. Initially saw <$20K, then a little over $20K, then...
◄
-- EDGEMAN
Feb 28, 2026 at 03:48 PM ET
EDGEMAN
•
02/28/26 03:48 PM ET
Is that a “VT” badge in the video?
-- EDGEMAN
Feb 28, 2026 at 01:20 PM ET
EDGEMAN
•
02/28/26 01:20 PM ET