Will This New Electric Truck Become A Craze in Montana?
The price point makes this truck very desirable.
Electric Vehicles in Montana
These vehicles are becoming more apparent in Montana.
Montana used to be a terrible state if you owned an electric vehicle.
Charging stations were hundreds of miles apart, and the cold weather was a factor.
Things have changed in the past few years.
Montana has made massive strides in adding charging stations across the state, and electric vehicles from Tesla, Rivian, and Ford are a daily occurrence.
Electric vehicles have become the new normal for folks, but owning one is out of reach for many.
One main criticism of electric vehicles is that they are too expensive for a normal person.
Most electric vehicles start around $42,000 and go up from there.
Many Montanans have owned their vehicles for decades or bought reliable used cars.
Is there any chance an electric vehicle could be affordable for Montanans?
Yeah, and it's coming from a wild place.
Amazon's New Electric Truck
This truck could be in high demand.
Amazon announced that it will be entering the auto market with Slate Auto.
Amazon is everyone's go-to website to buy everything under the sun, minus vehicles, but that is about to change.
Slate Auto is co-owned by Amazon's owner, Jeff Bezos, and could change the electric vehicle market.
What's the hype around this vehicle?
The truck is smaller than a Ford Maverick, and the starting cost is around $20,000.
That's not all.
Slate Auto will give consumers options to turn their truck into an SUV, custom parts for performance, and two different battery packages depending on mileage.
Plus, the company will offer more DIY concepts to make your truck unique or adaptable for whatever use you need.
This truck will be a game-changer for Montanans who love trucks, want an electric vehicle, and don't want to spend over $50,000.
Slate Auto will start producing the vehicles in 2026.
Will you buy one of these trucks?
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