Slate Auto shares progress update on truck manufacturing plant set to open this year [Video]

EV newcomer Slate Auto may not have launched its flagship truck to market yet, but it has done an excellent job of keeping the public up to date on the progress of reconfiguring a manufacturing plant in Indiana, as detailed in its latest video, seen below.

It’s only been about 9 months since Slate Auto emerged from stealth mode, promising a bare-bones, no BS electric work truck that’s fully customizable. The American startup’s “Blank Slate” design centers on an all-electric pickup with over 100 accessories and a five-seat SUV configuration kit.

At the time, Slate promised this new model would start below $20,000 after US tax incentives, but that target seems damn near impossible since the current administration nixed those incentives.

Regardless, American consumers still appear excited about the Slate Truck. In May 2025, a representative for Slate told Electrek that it had already secured 100,000 reservations. But where would these US trucks be built?

Last summer, Slate announced it had acquired a manufacturing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, alongside plans to retool the entire facility (formerly a paper printing plant) to support EV production. Alongside creating thousands of jobs in the Hoosier State, Slate has promised this revamped manufacturing plant would begin cranking out trucks by the end of 2026.

Since then, Slate has shared plenty of content, mainly showcasing the truck’s capabilities, like its ability to hold a grotesque amount of onion dip in its frunk. However, today Slate offered a welcome update on its manufacturing plant, which appears to be coming along nicely.

Slate’s Indiana manufacturing plant shows great progress

Just about an hour ago, Slate posted the manufacturing plant progress video you can view in its entirety below. The initial before-and-after shots to kick this vid off truly showcase how far the reconfiguration in Warsaw has come in less than six months.

Not only has the area been cleaned and painted, but assembly bots are being installed alongside all the various configuration sections these upcoming trucks will go through.

I’ll leave the rest of the manufacturing plant to Slate to showcase, but be sure to check out its YouTube Shorts as well, especially if you were curious how much caulk the truck can hold. Enjoy!