Hand-cranked windows and a DIY dashboard join a high-tech electric vehicle platform in the affordable, customizable Slate Truck.

In other words, the SUV’s seats, structure and roof make it heavier, increasing energy consumption. But its streamlined shape also makes it slice through the air more efficiently. At the end of the day, you can expect a “small percentage” more driving range in the SUV, Keipper said.

As standard, the basic Black Slate has a 5-foot bed, a NACS connector, a 1,000 lbs (453 kg) towing capacity, and a max payload of 1,400 lbs (635 kg). It supports 120 kW DC fast charging, allowing the battery to be charged from 20-80% in approximately 30 minutes.