Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup
Slate Auto emerges as a promising EV startup backed by Bezos.

Slate Auto, a new electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, emerged from stealth in April 2025, unveiling an ultra-cheap, customizable electric pickup truck. Operating secretly for three years in Michigan, the company has already garnered over 150,000 refundable reservations, indicating strong market interest despite challenges in the EV sector. Slate's truck, initially priced under $25,000, is set to be produced in a former printing plant in Indiana, positioning it uniquely in a competitive landscape.
Key Takeaways
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Slate Auto has surpassed 150,000 refundable reservations for its electric truck.
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The truck's base price is now expected to be under $20,000 after tax credits were removed.
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Slate Auto plans to produce its trucks in a former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana.
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