Slate truck's real base price is $26,400 with destination fee, undercutting Ford Maverick by $2,590

The Slate electric pickup truck's real base price comes to $26,400 once the $1,450 destination charge is added. That still undercuts the base Ford Maverick by $2,590. Whether the price gap justifies choosing the Slate over the Maverick is ultimately a matter for individual buyers to decide.