The facility update reported 180,000 reservations, $300 order deposits, first deliveries before year-end, and more than 500 employees at the plant.
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A media tour found hundreds of robots installed at the 1.4-million-square-foot Warsaw factory; Slate said it was in prototype stage and targeting Q4 2026 production.
WSBT reported 400+ robots, more than 575 employees, and a four-part body/coatings/bonding/general-assembly process as the Warsaw plant prepares for year-end deliveries.
Car and Driver found the prototype promising and easy to maneuver, while noting hard cabin surfaces, permanently-on one-pedal driving, 181 hp, and 205-mile estimated range.
MotorTrend drove a pre-production Slate and highlighted its nimble urban handling, simple controls, 205-mile estimate, and October/November production-line target.
The Drive reported the five Crayola colors, $1,549.99 starter packs, roughly $500 standard-wrap pricing, and Q4 2026 delivery expectation.
Slate and Crayola announced five licensed wrap colors—Cerulean, Fern, Jersey Tomato, Razzmatazz, and Dandelion—with starter packs from $1,549.99.
Business Insider covered the Crayola starter pack, including the full wrap, decals, key-fob cap, and Slatelet; standard wraps start around $500.
WIRED described the five Crayola wraps, $1,550 starter packs, 100+ standard wrap colors, and the no-paint-shop customization strategy.
Design Milk explained Slate's owner-friendly wrap design and reported five Crayola colors, $1,550 starter packs, and more than 100 wrap options.
Slate announced a $24,950 direct-to-consumer truck, 205-mile estimated range, 2,000-lb tow rating, 1,550-lb payload, and Q4 2026 first deliveries.
Reuters reported the $24,950 price, $300 preorder fee, 180,000+ reservations, 175+ accessories, and Q4 2026 delivery target.
The Next Web reported the $24,950 price, 180,000 reservations converted toward $300 deposits, Q4 delivery expectation, and planned 150,000-unit annual capacity.
Slate announced a $650 million Series C led by TWG Global to fund the next production stage; it said first vehicles were expected in late 2026.