Slate tells customers when to expect the earliest deliveries of its $25K electric truck

Slate previously told customers that its trucks would deliver in "late 2026." Now, we know that means December.

Ben Shimkus/Business Insider The affordable electric truck market is heating up.

Slate, a startup building customizable $25K pickup trucks, previously told customers it aimed for "late 2026" deliveries.

Now, it's given an update to narrow that window, telling reservation holders the first trucks are expected in December.

Slate expects its no-frills electric truck to start hitting US roads in a few short months.

In emails viewed by Business Insider, the startup asked customers who placed a $300 preorder whether they would be interested in an earlier delivery window.

A dropdown menu listed "December 2026" as an option.

It's the clearest picture yet of when Slate expects to make its first deliveries.

It also lines up with the company's previous guidance, which said the EV trucks would hit US roads in "late 2026," without naming a month.

It doesn't mean that all customers who opt for early delivery will get their cars in December.

The emails all included a "delivery window" estimating when the cars would ship if they don't nab the December slots.

Emails reviewed by Business Insider had estimated ranges from "coming soon, 2027" to "July-September, 2027." The Slate Truck.

Slate The Jeff Bezos-backed startup has attracted attention with its bare-bones, $24,950 electric pickup truck.

Its base model is gray, has an estimated 205-mile range, gets two seats and crank windows, and comes without a touchscreen or stereo.