WARSAW, INDIANA — Slate Auto will announce final pricing and begin accepting non-refundable preorders for its electric vehicle on June 24, 2025. The company, based in Warsaw, Indiana, has positioned the vehicle as a low-cost, no-frills option designed for simplicity and owner control.

The Slate Truck features a minimalist design, using only 600 parts and components. Its interior includes two seats and manually wound windows, with no infotainment system. The vehicle lacks an embedded modem, making remote access impossible, though a smartphone app can connect locally to manage settings, change drive modes, and display range and charging information.

Slate Auto has emphasized data privacy as a core element of its product philosophy. "We are building it around ownership value. We collect data to make ownership better, not to turn the owner into the product. The app will collect data only when it directly contributes to enabling or improving a customer experience. Privacy is paramount. For Slate, privacy is not a compliance footnote. It is part of the product experience." The company also stated it will not sell data collected through the app.

The company previously indicated the vehicle would start in the mid-$20,000 range. An earlier projection of a sub-$20,000 price point assumed availability of a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, which was eliminated by Congress and the Trump administration in late 2024.

Since revealing the vehicle in 2024, Slate Auto has received more than 160,000 refundable $50 reservations. The company recently began emailing prospective buyers to encourage securing a $50 reservation to receive priority in the delivery window ahead of non-reservers. Preorders placed after June 24 will be non-refundable.

Slate Auto emerged from stealth in April 2025 after TechCrunch reported on its plans. The company appointed former Amazon Marketplace vice president Peter Faricy as CEO in March 2025 and has filled many leadership roles with former Amazon executives. In April, it closed a $650 million Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to approximately $1.4 billion. The vehicle can be converted from a two-seater truck to a five-seater SUV for an additional cost.

No independent assessment of Slate Auto’s claims was available.