LOS ANGELES — Slate Auto has released updated official specifications for its electric truck, showing increases in the advertised battery range, tow rating, and load capacity. The entry-level battery is now rated for 205 miles (330 km), up from the original 180 miles (290 km).

The tow rating has been revised to 2,000 lbs (907 kg), up from the previous 1,000 lbs (454 kg). The load rating has increased to 1,550 lbs (703 kg), compared to the initial 1,400 lbs (635 kg). The truck uses a 65 kWh gross and 63 kWh usable LFP battery pack, with a targeted range of 205 miles, equating to 3.3 miles/kWh (19.1 kWh/100 km).

Slate Auto states the battery can charge from 20 to 80 percent in approximately 30 minutes at a DC fast charger, supporting a maximum rate of 120 kW via NACS. Level 2 AC charging from 20 to 100 percent takes four hours, supported at 11 kW. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in eight seconds and has a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Its single motor delivers 181 horsepower (135 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque to the rear wheels.

The truck features one-pedal-driving regenerative braking with a single level of regeneration, and its traction control can be turned off. It is equipped with McPherson struts for the front suspension and a De Dion axle with coil springs for the rear suspension. The default ground clearance is 7.8 inches (198 mm).

The base price is $24,950. The model configured as an SUV, known as the Squareback, starts at $29,950. With the SUV package installed, the ground clearance is 7.6 inches (193 mm). This package reduces the payload capacity from 1,550 lbs to 1,263 lbs (573 kg) and lowers the towing capacity from 2,000 lbs to 1,824 lbs (827 kg), due to its 287 lbs (130 kg) weight. A fully equipped SUV with a lift kit and appropriate tires costs approximately $35,000; the exact increase in ground clearance from the lift kit is not specified.

Peter Faricy, CEO of Slate Auto, stated, "Slate is so much more than an affordable truck." The company provides a 10-year or 110,000-mile warranty for the powertrain and battery. The truck does not include a central screen beyond the dash cluster, advanced driver assistance systems, or a built-in modem, though a modem is available for $275, including a one-year subscription with subsequent monthly fees.

Slate Auto offers over 200 items in its marketplace, with 80 percent priced under $500. These items feature DIY difficulty designators such as beginner, moderate, and advanced. Custom vehicle wraps are available for $1,299, with the company stating that adding a wrap requires two people and takes 12 to 16 hours. Maintenance and repairs can be performed through DIY using Slate U guides or at a network of over 3,000 RepairPal shops, 100 of which are equipped for high-voltage system work.