Slate Auto
Develops affordable modular electric pickup trucks with 3D-printed plastic body panels and open-source CAD files for DIY customization, enabling owners to print accessories locally.
- CEO / Founder
- Peter Faricy
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $811M
- Latest Round
- Series C
- Key Investors
- Bezos Expeditions; General Catalyst; Mark Walter; Slauson & Co.; Re:Build Manufacturing
Technology & Products
Key Products
Slate Truck (electric pickup); 3D-printed body panels and accessories; Open-source CAD files for customization; Slatelet clip-in dash badges
Technological Advantage
Proprietary design for 3D-printed lightweight plastic body panels reduces manufacturing complexity and costs, protected by trade secrets; leverages existing 3D printing infrastructure for aftermarket customization.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces vehicle customization costs by enabling 3D printing of accessories, eliminating paint shops and traditional manufacturing overhead to offer EVs starting under $20,000 after tax credits.
How They Differentiate
3x lower starting price than Telo Truck (~$20k vs ~$60k) with 3D-printed customization options; unlike Ford Maverick, offers open-source CAD files for DIY accessory printing vs traditional aftermarket parts.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Budget-conscious consumers, DIY enthusiasts, small businesses seeking affordable customizable EVs
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Consumer Goods
Competitors
Telo Truck; Alpha Motors Wolf; Ford Maverick
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 100,000 preorders reported; targeting 150,000 units annually by 2027-2028
Major Milestones
Launched from stealth in 2025; Secured former Indiana printing plant for manufacturing; Appointed new CEO in 2026; Planned production start in late 2026