🚗Slate Auto Takes EV Preorders Starting June 24
160K Reservations Later, Slate Auto Opens the Wallets
TL;DR
Slate Auto opens preorders for its low-cost electric vehicle starting June 24. Over 160,000 reservations made since reveal last year.
Slate Auto is opening up preorders for its budget-friendly EV on June 24th, with deliveries set to begin late this year. The base model can switch from a two-seater truck to a five-seater SUV for an extra cost. With over 160,000 reservations already made, the company aims to convert these into actual sales. Slate Auto has raised $1.4 billion in funding and named a new CEO to handle customer conversion.
Key Points
Slate Auto opens EV preorders June 24; deliveries start Q4 2023
$1.4B raised by Slate Auto, including $650M Series C round in April
Over 160K refundable reservations made since last year's reveal
Base model can convert from two-seater truck to five-seater SUV
Slate Auto came out of stealth in April 2025 after TechCrunch article
Why It Matters
If you're one of the 160,000 who reserved a Slate Auto EV, your preorder window starts June 24. The base model at $23K can switch to an SUV for extra cost. With over 160K reservations and $1.4B raised, Slate Auto is serious about converting these into sales.
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