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Slate Auto Announces Indiana Plant for $20K Minimalist Electric Truck

The Jeff Bezos-backed startup confirms plans to create 2,000 jobs and produce 150,000 trucks annually at a retrofitted factory in Warsaw, Indiana, with deliveries set for late 2026.

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Here's Where Slate Will Build Its $20,000 Electric Pickup Truck: News

Overview

  • Slate Auto will repurpose a 1.4 million-square-foot former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, to manufacture its affordable electric truck.
  • The minimalist truck, priced under $20,000 after federal EV tax credits, eliminates luxury features to focus on affordability and customization.
  • The Indiana facility is expected to create 2,000 jobs and achieve an annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles.
  • Reservations for the truck are now open with a refundable $50 deposit, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in Q4 2026.
  • The truck, designed and manufactured in the U.S., will support the NACS fast-charging standard and offer range options of 150 to 240 miles.