# Slate Auto

> Slate Auto is a Troy, Michigan-based electric-vehicle startup building one compact, rear-wheel-drive truck platform that buyers can turn into several five-seat SUV forms and personalize over time. Its thesis is that fewer factory configurations, fewer parts, direct sales and a marketplace of wraps, kits and accessories can make a new American vehicle affordable while creating repeat revenue after the initial sale.

- **Founded:** 2022
- **Headquarters:** Troy, Michigan, United States
- **Founders:** Miles Arnone (Co-founder and co-chairman), William Barker (Co-founder and co-chairman), Jeff Wilke (Co-founder and co-chairman)
- **Team size:** 201-500 employees listed on LinkedIn as of August 2026
- **Products:** Blank Slate Truck, SUV Conversion Kits, Slate Marketplace, Slate Maker, Slate U
- **Notable:** Emerged from stealth in April 2025 with a modular electric pickup-to-SUV platform., Collected more than 180,000 refundable reservations by June 2026., Set the Blank Slate Truck base price at $24,950 before destination and other fees.

## Products & services

- **Blank Slate Truck** — A two-seat, rear-wheel-drive compact electric pickup priced at $24,950, with a projected 205-mile range and first deliveries expected in late 2026.
- **SUV Conversion Kits** — Squareback, Fastback and Open Air configurations that add a rear bench and convert the two-seat pickup into a five-seat SUV, including after delivery.
- **Slate Marketplace** — A direct accessory catalog with more than 175 planned items, including wraps, racks, audio, interior pieces, wheels and work-oriented gear.
- **Slate Maker** — An online configurator for exploring vehicle body styles, colors and accessories before purchase.
- **Slate U** — A video learning library for DIY maintenance, repair and accessory installation.
- **Slate App** — A planned optional app for charge status, battery health, charging locations and maintenance records; it is not required to drive.

## Achievements

- Emerged from stealth in April 2025 with a modular electric pickup-to-SUV platform.
- Collected more than 180,000 refundable reservations by June 2026.
- Set the Blank Slate Truck base price at $24,950 before destination and other fees.
- Raised roughly $1.4 billion through its April 2026 Series C.
- Committed nearly $400 million to reindustrialize a 1.4-million-square-foot Warsaw, Indiana factory and create more than 2,000 jobs.
- Designed a truck with fewer than half the parts of a typical pickup and more than 175 planned accessories.
- Won Newsweek's 2026 World’s Greatest Auto Disruptors Visionary Disruptor recognition for President of Vehicles Chris Barman.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Slate and Crayola introduced five branded vehicle wraps with matching accessories, starting at $1,549.99.
- **2026-06** — Slate confirmed a $24,950 base price, increased projected standard range to 205 miles, opened $300 preorders and said first deliveries are expected in Q4 2026.
- **2026-04** — The company closed a $650 million Series C led by TWG Global, bringing total funding to roughly $1.4 billion.
- **2026-03** — Former Amazon Marketplace executive Peter Faricy became CEO; founding CEO Chris Barman moved to President of Vehicles.
- **2025-10** — Slate announced RepairPal service coverage and access to Tesla Superchargers through NACS.

## Links

- Website: https://www.slate.auto/en
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slateauto/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/slateauto
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slateauto
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slateauto/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slateauto
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@slateauto

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Last updated: 2026-08-18