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⚡ Slate Confirms $24,950 EV Truck as Reservations Surge Past 180,000

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John Rooney
June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026

The EV industry continues to evolve fast, with affordability becoming a major focus, automakers adjusting strategies, and market demand shifting in new directions. Here’s what happened this week:

  • Slate’s $24,950 EV Truck Hits 180K Reservations

  • Ford Pushes Forward with Budget-Friendly EV Plans

  • Used EV Sales Reach Record Highs

  • Kia Keeps Growing Its EV Sales in the U.S.

  • Rivian Builds Momentum Around the R2

  • Video: The Cheapest New EV in America

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  1. Slate Confirms $24,950 EV Truck as Reservations Surge Past 180,000, and is making serious noise with its budget-friendly electric pickup. The low starting price and strong reservation numbers show there’s still major demand for affordable EVs in the U.S.

  2. Rivian has stopped selling the cheapest variants of the R1S SUV and R1T pickup. The Dual Standard models, which had smaller batteries and less range, are no more.

  3. A fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 in Katy, Texas is now under investigation by both the NHTSA and NTSB after the driver claimed Autopilot was engaged before the vehicle slammed into a home. The crash killed a 76-year-old woman and has sparked renewed scrutiny over Tesla’s driver-assistance systems and how they’re marketed to consumers.

  4. Ford Motor Company is accelerating development of lower-cost EV platforms to stay competitive as demand shifts toward affordability.

  5. Kia Continues Strong EV Growth in the U.S. and outperforms expectations with growing EV sales despite a slower market.

  6. Tax Credit Changes Could Impact EV Adoption. Upcoming U.S. policy changes may affect EV affordability and buyer behavior, especially for entry-level models.

  7. Waymo charging partner TeraWatt Infrastructure is raising up to $300 million in debt financing to expand fleet charging hubs for autonomous vehicles and robotaxis. The move highlights how EV infrastructure companies are scaling quickly to support the next wave of autonomous mobility growth.

  8. Higher fuel prices are once again pushing more Americans to consider switching to EVs for long-term savings.

  9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology says EVs now offer cost benefits in most U.S. zip codes, strengthening the economic case for adoption. 

  10. As competition intensifies, several brands are scaling back slower-selling EV programs to focus on profitable models. 

  11. Chevy Equinox EV Gains Popularity as Budget SUV. General Motors is seeing stronger interest in the Equinox EV as affordability becomes a bigger buying factor.

  12. China exported a record $9.2 billion worth of electric vehicles in May, up nearly 50% year-over-year as global demand for cleaner transport continues to climb. Rising oil prices and growing concerns over energy security are helping accelerate international interest in Chinese EV

The Cheapest New EV in America

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