You Might Be Surprised By How Much The Slate Truck Can Carry

Don't underestimate this compact pickup.

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The perpetual cry of the growing number of EV fans is that most models are too expensive here in North America. A compact like the temporarily revived Chevy Bolt starts at $27,600 before any upgrades, and naturally, a lot of drivers need more passenger or cargo space. An EV like the Rivian R2 might as well be a Ferrari in an economy where house ownership is a major hurdle.

Enter the Slate…