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.