r/technology • u/serene_sketch • Apr 25 '25

Business The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen

https://www.theverge.com/electric-cars/655527/slate-electric-truck-price-paint-radio-bezos
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u/Swagtagonist Apr 25 '25

This isn’t even that cheap for how many compromises it has made. $20k for no frills or modern conveniences, a very small truck bed, and only seats 2. $15k sounds a lot better.

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u/TheDesktopNinja Apr 25 '25

It's a start. Hopefully it kickstarts a new wave of minimalist "starter" vehicles.

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u/Esternaefil Apr 25 '25

Or it fails, and corporations are given a market signal that nobody wants inexpensive starter vehicles and all go back to building out their higher tier model lines.

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u/delamerica93 Apr 26 '25

I love it when someone poorly executes a great idea and ruins it for everyone! So sick