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Slate Auto Secures 100,000 Reservations for $20K Electric Pickup in Just Two Weeks

The startup's modular 'Blank Slate' EV truck, offering over 100 customizable options, has drawn significant interest ahead of its planned 2026 launch.

Slate Racks Up 100,000 Reservations On Its Uber-Cheap Electric Truck: News
Slate Auto's electric pickup truck
Slate Open Air Kit

Overview

  • Slate Auto's $20,000 electric pickup truck has surpassed 100,000 refundable reservations just 18 days after its public debut.
  • The 'Blank Slate' truck features a modular design with over 100 accessory options and an SUV conversion kit for added versatility.
  • Reservations require a $50 refundable deposit, highlighting strong interest but not guaranteeing conversion to sales.
  • The vehicles will be manufactured at a repurposed facility in Warsaw, Indiana, with production capacity expected to reach 150,000 units annually by 2027.
  • Major investors backing Slate Auto include Jeff Bezos, Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter, and venture capital firm General Catalyst.