Slate Truck by Slate Auto: status and timeline

Milestones

Next · Growing market reservations

Slate Auto founded2022Complete.
Series A funding2023Complete.
Warsaw, Indiana factory site secured2024Complete.
Series C funding closedApr 2026Complete.
Production begins at Warsaw factoryQ4 2026Complete.
Customer deliveries beginQ4 2026Complete.

Upcoming

2026Growing market reservations (next)
Q4 2026Q4 2026 production launch

Current obstacles

Market adoption among contractorsContractors traditionally favor low-cost used ICE trucks. Slate must demonstrate lower total cost of ownership to gain market share.
Production scalingRamping production while maintaining cost and quality targets is challenging without prior automotive manufacturing experience.
Job site charging infrastructureMany construction sites lack adequate 240V power. Fleet adoption requires investment in either depot charging or partnership with public fast-charging networks.

Physics limits

Range-payload tradeoff205-mile range supports work-day operation but heavy payloads reduce effective range further. Not suitable for long-distance hauling without charging stops.
Battery cost constraintsLFP batteries at current prices ($100-120/kWh) set a cost floor for the pack. Achieving $24,950 price point requires aggressive cost control elsewhere.
Single motor performanceRear-wheel-drive only limits traction on slippery surfaces and payload handling compared to dual-motor alternatives.

How it works

4 parts

Modular cab design

Customizable configuration

Cab and chassis architecture. Buyers select bed length, wheel size, mirrors, interior options separately to match their specific needs.

LFP battery

Cost-optimized battery

63 kWh LFP pack balances cost and performance. LFP chemistry offers durability and safety for work use at lower cost than NCA/NCM.

Single motor

Rear-wheel drive

Single rear motor (135 kW, 181 hp) generates 264 Nm torque. Eliminates cost and complexity of dual-motor all-wheel-drive systems.

Minimal interior

Functional simplicity

Basic dashboard, manual climate control, no premium audio or navigation. Design prioritizes durability and maintainability on work sites.

Spec sheet

Spec	Slate Truck
Base price	$24,950^R (reported)
EPA estimated range	205 miles^R (reported)
Payload capacity	1,550 lbs^R (reported)
Towing capacity	2,000 lbs^R (reported)
Battery capacity	63 kWh usable^R (reported)
Motor power	135 kW (181 hp)^R (reported)
Factory capacity	150,000 units/year^R (reported)

^R reported by the company

About Slate Auto

The team behind Slate Truck

Slate Auto

Slate Truck, bare-bones EV pickup, mass production

Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, builds bare-bones electric pickups for contractors. Slate Truck starts at $24,950. Warsaw, Indiana production began late 2026.

Bare-bones electric pickup for contractors, not retail consumers.
Base price: $24,950. 205-mile range, 1,550 lbs payload capacity.
Jeff Bezos-backed. Warsaw, Indiana factory producing 150,000 units/year capacity.

slate.auto (opens slate.auto)Company profile →

Founded: 20224 yrs
Headquarters: United States
Status: Private
Valuation: private
Raised: $761M3 rounds
Last round: Series C · $650MApr 2026
Works in: VehiclesElectric cars
Coverage: 1 program · 5 updateslatest 1 Jun 2026checked 10 Oct
Investors: Jeff BezosTWG GlobalGeneral Catalyst
People: Miles ArnoneCo-founderWilliam BarkerCo-founderJeff WilkeCo-founderPeter FaricyCEOChristine BarmanPresident of Vehicles

Spec

Slate Truck

Base price

$24,950^R (reported)

EPA estimated range

205 miles^R (reported)

Payload capacity

1,550 lbs^R (reported)

Towing capacity

2,000 lbs^R (reported)

Battery capacity

63 kWh usable^R (reported)

Motor power

135 kW (181 hp)^R (reported)

Factory capacity

150,000 units/year^R (reported)