Slate Truck FAQ: answering all your questions about the barebones electric pickup

The Slate Truck is an electric pickup truck that prioritizes everyday utility over heavy towing and cargo capacity.
The truck’s specs are as follows: 201 horsepower, 3,602 curb weight, 1,433 max payload, 1,000 max towing, and a bed length of 5 feet.
Compared to the Ford Maverick and F-150, the Slate Truck has less powerful engine options (191 hp vs. 325 hp) and smaller maximum payloads (1,500 lbs vs. 1,775 lbs).
The truck’s bed dimensions are also smaller than those of its competitors: 50 inches wide max/min, compared to 42.6-66.9 inches for the Ford Maverick and F-150.
Overall, the Slate Truck seems designed for light-duty hauling and towing, rather than heavy-duty applications.

Alright, we get it. Y’all are excited about Slate. We thought the little Slate Truck was cool, but based on the number of clicks and comments on our Slate Auto articles so far, you’d like to know more. Many of you wrote in with questions and more than a few people raised some doubts.

So, we wanted to address as many of those as we could. Here’s your one-stop shop for Slate answers based on your questions – plus a few of our own.

What are the Slate’s full specs, and how does it compare to a Ford Maverick or F-150?

The Slate is clearly a vehicle built for everyday utility, and while it’ll make for a handy machine for hauling a lot of things, big towing and heavy cargo were clearly not a top priority. Here are the key specs, compared against the four-wheel drive hybrid Ford Maverick with the 2.5-liter engine and a Ford F-150 4×2 with a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6.

	Slate Truck	Ford Maverick	Ford F-150
Horsepower (hp)	201	191	325
Curb weight (lbs)	3,602	3,674	4,171
Max payload (lbs)	1,433	1,500	1,775
Max towing (lbs)	1,000	2,000	8,400
Bed length (ft)	5	4.5	5.5, 6.5, or 8
Bed width (max / min, in)	50 / 54.9	42.6 / 53.3	50.6 / 66.9
Seats	2	5	5

It’s worth noting that these Ford numbers vary widely based on configurati …

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Q. What is the horsepower of the Slate Truck?

A. The Slate Truck has 201 horsepower.

Q. How does the curb weight of the Slate Truck compare to the Ford Maverick and F-150?

A. The Slate Truck weighs 3,602 pounds, while the Ford Maverick weighs 3,674 pounds and the F-150 weighs 4,171 pounds.

Q. What is the maximum payload capacity of the Slate Truck?

A. The Slate Truck has a maximum payload capacity of 1,433 pounds.

Q. How does the towing capacity of the Slate Truck compare to the Ford Maverick and F-150?

A. The Slate Truck can tow up to 1,000 pounds, while the Ford Maverick can tow up to 2,000 pounds and the F-150 can tow up to 8,400 pounds.

Q. What are the bed length options for the Slate Truck?

A. The Slate Truck is available in bed lengths of 5 feet, 4.5 feet, 6.5 feet, or 8 feet.

Q. How does the bed width of the Slate Truck compare to the Ford Maverick and F-150?

A. The Slate Truck has a maximum bed width of 50 inches and a minimum bed width of 54.9 inches, while the Ford Maverick has a maximum bed width of 66.9 inches.

Q. How many seats does the Slate Truck have?

A. The Slate Truck is available with two seats.

Q. What is the horsepower of the Ford Maverick?

A. The Ford Maverick has 191 horsepower.

Q. What is the horsepower of the Ford F-150 4 2?

A. The Ford F-150 4 2 has 325 horsepower.

Q. Why was towing and heavy cargo not a top priority for the Slate Truck?

A. Towing and heavy cargo were clearly not a top priority for the Slate Truck, indicating that it is designed for everyday utility rather than heavy-duty hauling.