<ul><li>The Michigan-based Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, has received over 100,000 reservations for its low-frills electric truck in just three weeks since its launch.</li><li>The Slate Truck base model starts at $25,000, with potential EV tax credits reducing the cost to less than $20,000, and deliveries are expected to start in late 2026.</li><li>The customizable electric trucks from Slate Auto are being called the 'anti-Cybertruck' due to their traditional, minimalist design, specs, and lower price point.</li><li>Slate's success in reservations for its affordable pickup truck contrasts with Tesla's Cybertruck launch, which amassed 250,000 reservations in under a week, and Rivian's R2 debut, which garnered over 68,000 reservations within 24 hours.</li></ul>

The $25,000 Slate EV that some are calling the 'anti-Cybertruck' appears to be off to a strong start

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