Slate Truck first drive: A bare-bones electric pickup on the road

Slate Truck's first drive lasted a little over an hour, with no highway driving. The reviewer found it easy to handle around town but disliked the cabin plastics and saw possibilities for DIY customization. The base truck starts at $24,950 before destination charges, skips a stereo and touchscreen, and has an estimated 205-mile range. Ford says its pricier Fathom will support CarPlay and Android Auto; Slate instead offers a phone mount.