Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup, has confirmed that its $25,000 electric pickup truck will be assembled at a former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana. The 1.4 million-square-foot facility, previously occupied by a printing company until 2023, is expected to bring over 2,000 jobs to the area, exceeding the number of jobs lost when the plant closed.
Key Details of the Production Facility
The factory, originally built in 1958 and last renovated in 2000, features office space and two production facilities, each spanning about 600,000 square feet. Slate Auto declined to specify how much of the space it plans to utilize.
Impact on the Local Community
The decision to repurpose the existing facility follows a similar path taken by other prominent EV companies, such as Tesla and Rivian, which have taken over former automotive manufacturing plants. However, Slate’s Warsaw site is notable for being a former printing company rather than an automotive facility.
The Slate Electric Pickup Truck
The Slate truck is expected to be the most affordable new electric vehicle and pickup truck in the US market, with a starting price of about $25,000 and a standard range of 150 miles. After tax incentives, the price could drop below $20,000. Customer deliveries are anticipated to begin near the end of 2026, with reservations currently open for a refundable $50 fee.
