New barebones electric pickup/SUV priced 25k to low 30k. Nice to see a vehicle that’s back to simple.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/06/24/heres-a-first-look-at-slate-autos-25000-modular-cars.html?
When the Maverick was introduced, it had a starting price of $19,995 for the base hybrid model. Now I think cheapest you can get (non-hybrid) is around $28.
Once you cross $25, I want power windows. C’mon now. I remember test driving a base tacoma about 15 years ago (2.7L manual, crank windows). MSRP of 23. Today? Oof.
How are they marketed? Online sales?
When they first started taking deposits, it was $50. They had well over 100K their first 2 weeks.
Now deposits are $300. Maybe it’ll provide the kick in the pants the other carmakers need to make more affordable trucks/cars/evs whatever.
I actually prefer hand-crank windows over electric ones. Same with locks. Power mirrors I like, though.