# This one missing feature from the Slate truck might be a dealbreaker for truck enthusiasts

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/this-one-missing-feature-from-the-slate-truck-might-be-a-dealbreaker-for-truck-enthusiasts/
- Published: 2026-10-27T23:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T04:04:09+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2296050/slate-truck-missing-4wd-feature-possible-dealbreaker/
- Topics: Gadgets

## Key points

- Slate’s $24,950 electric truck launches with rear-wheel drive only.
- A fan-forum post says all-wheel drive may come in a future version.
- Rear-wheel drive helps control costs and may protect the truck’s range.

## Summary

Slate is positioning its low-cost electric truck as an affordable, customisable vehicle for everyday use, but its launch model will have rear-wheel drive only. A fan-forum post says all-wheel drive is planned for a future version, though Slate has not confirmed that claim; the lack of four-wheel traction may matter to buyers who drive in snow, on job sites or off-road.

The truck starts at $24,950 and produces 181 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, with a 2,000-pound towing capacity and a quoted range of 205 miles. Rear-wheel drive helps keep the price and maintenance costs down, may preserve range and supports towing, while the company says the truck is intended for smaller trailers and everyday jobs rather than heavy hauling.

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