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The cheapest new truck is electric!

July 06, 2026 / 00:59

This episode discusses the new electric truck priced at $25,000, highlighting its position as the cheapest new truck in the US. The conversation covers the stripped-down features of the truck, which allows buyers to customize it according to their needs. The hosts consider the implications of this pricing strategy for first-time electric vehicle buyers and fleet operators.

The discussion emphasizes how the truck's affordability could appeal to those who do not require luxury features. The hosts mention the potential for customization, including options for speakers and power windows, which could attract different types of consumers.

Listeners hear about the economic viability of this electric truck compared to traditional gas trucks. The hosts express curiosity about the pricing of additional modules and customizations, suggesting that this could influence consumer choices.

TLDR

The episode covers the $25,000 electric truck's affordability and customization options, appealing to budget-conscious buyers.

Episode

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00:00:00

Wow. $25,000. That makes this the cheapest new truck in the US and it's the electric one. That's kind of crazy.

00:00:07

You'd expect the cheapest truck in the US to be a gas truck, but they've stripped out all this extra stuff. And

00:00:12

then you can add back exactly what you need to make it functional to you. So, yes, if you're thinking, I would get the

00:00:19

Maverick because I need speakers, power windows, truck bed lining, all this other stuff, then you might actually be

00:00:26

crush hopping those things. But a lot of people, you imagine like someone's first

00:00:29

EV, like a fleet truck where they're just bringing around lawnmowers or random equipment and don't really need

00:00:35

all the luxury electric like features you see in a lot of bells and whistles. They might not need to buy power windows

00:00:41

and all this other stuff. So, it is more economically viable to get the cheaper thing. So, I see both sides of it. I'm

00:00:49

very interested. I think it's going to be fascinating to see the prices for the modules and the vinyl and the

00:00:55

customizations and how much it cost to build the slate truck that you

Episode Highlights

Customization Options
You can add back exactly what you need to make it functional.
“You can add back exactly what you need to make it functional to you.”
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July 06, 2026

Episode Quotes

That's kind of crazy.
The cheapest new truck is electric!
It is more economically viable to get the cheaper thing.
The cheapest new truck is electric!

Key Moments

Electric Surprise00:05
Customization Discussion00:12
Economic Viability00:44