Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, announced its plan to assemble a $25,000 electric pickup truck in Warsaw, Indiana, utilizing a former printing facility. The 1.4 million square-foot compound, built in 1958, will undergo reindustrialization to revive the community, mirroring strategies employed by other successful EV startups. Slate's truck, expected to be the cheapest electric pickup truck in the U.S., aims to cater to a niche market with a standard range of 150 miles. Customer deliveries are projected for late 2026, with a $50 refundable reservation fee introduced to gauge interest.
Slate Auto is repurposing a former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, to assemble its $25,000 electric pickup, aiming for community revitalization.
Barman emphasized the importance of reindustrializing existing facilities, similar to Tesla's and Rivian's approaches, to support economic growth.
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