Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, makes a simple, low-cost electric pickup that can be converted into a five-seat SUV, built at its factory in Warsaw, Indiana. It closed a $650 million Series C led by TWG Global in April 2026, taking total funding to about $1.4 billion, and opened preorders in June 2026.
At a glance
| Price from | From $24,950 |
| Best for | Buyers who want an affordable electric pickup |
From Slate Auto's own website.
What stands out
- One of the cheapest EVs in the US
- Large reservation book
Worth knowing
- Deliveries not yet started
- Basic standard specification
How it ranks
Slate Auto is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Mobility Startups (Lister Score 95.7).
#2 in Best Mobility Startups · Lister Score 95.7
Slate reported more than 160,000 reservations before opening preorders, with first deliveries targeted for late 2026..
| Rank | Best Mobility Startups | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolt | 96.9 |
| 2 | Slate Auto | 95.7 |
| 3 | Voi | 94.4 |
| 4 | Harbinger | 93.1 |
| 5 | Also | 91.8 |
| 6 | Electra | 90.4 |
| 7 | Stark Future | 89.1 |
| 8 | River | 87.7 |
| 9 | Monta | 86.3 |
| 10 | it's electric | 85.0 |
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How does Slate Auto rank on Lister?
Slate Auto is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Mobility Startups (Lister Score 95.7).
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