Slate Opens Preorders June 24 — Pricing Finally Coming
It's happening. Slate Auto just announced that paid preorders open on June 24, 2026 — less than a month away. If you put down a $50 reservation deposit, you're about to find out exactly what your truck will cost and when it'll show up.
What Happens on June 24
Reservation holders will be able to convert their $50 deposits into full preorders. That means choosing your configuration: battery size (standard ~150-mile range or extended ~240-mile range), pre-installed accessories, wraps, and configuration kits. Slate will also finally publish official MSRP pricing alongside the preorder launch.
What About Pricing?
Slate has been saying "mid-$20,000s" for months, and forum sleuthing suggests an MSRP somewhere in the $25,000–$27,000 range for the base model. We'll know for sure on June 24. The base truck is a no-frills two-seat, two-door pickup with a five-foot bed — exactly the kind of affordable, practical EV that got 160,000+ people to put down deposits.
Why This Matters
Preorders opening means Slate is confident enough in its production timeline to start taking real money. With the Warsaw, IN factory's body shop robots fully installed, trim line going in, and test parts already being produced, this lines up with their end-of-2026 delivery target. The factory update from earlier this month showed a facility that looks ready to build trucks — now they're ready to sell them.
The Bottom Line
This is the biggest milestone for Slate since the Bezos-backed $650M funding round. Going from "$50 refundable reservation" to "configure and pay for your truck" is the moment where hype meets commitment — for both the company and its customers. Mark your calendar: June 24.