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4 stories tagged ev-trucks on EV Digest.

Shared Depot Charging Can Speed Up Electric Truck Adoption

A new report highlights the potential for shared charging infrastructure to accelerate the transition to electric trucks. By leveraging underutilized depots and enabling collaboration between fleets, this model can reduce the significant upfront costs associated with dedicated charging setups. This approach makes fleet electrification more accessible and economically viable for a wider range of trucking operations.

July 3, 2026Charged EVs

Models

Rivian Discontinues R1 Standard Battery Option, Raising Entry Price to Over $81,000

Rivian has ceased offering the 'Standard' battery pack configuration for its R1T pickup and R1S SUV models, effectively increasing the base price by $7,000. New buyers will now find the 'Large' battery pack as the entry-level option, pushing the starting cost for both vehicles to $81,795.

June 27, 2026Kelley Blue Book NewsRivian

Models

Slate Electric Pickup: Orders Open for $25K Truck With 205-Mile Range, Deliveries Expected This Year

The fledgling automaker Slate Auto has opened configurations for its anticipated electric pickup truck, with initial deliveries slated for the end of the year. Despite its ambitious $25,000 starting price point, which applies to its single-motor, rear-wheel-drive variant, the company is promising a 205-mile range for its base model. Prospective buyers can now customize their orders following the truck's design reveal earlier this year.

June 25, 2026Charged EVsSlate Auto

Models

Rivian Ceases Production of Base R1T and R1S Variants Ahead of R2 Launch

Rivian has officially discontinued the most affordable configurations of its R1T pickup and R1S SUV, removing the 'Standard' battery pack option from its online configurator. This move streamlines production as the company prepares to introduce its smaller, more budget-friendly R2 platform models.

June 25, 2026InsideEVsRivian