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Slate Auto Secures $111M From Jeff Bezos And Guggenheim’s Mark Walter To Build $20K Electric Truck, Challenging Tesla’s Market Dominance
Slate Auto, the Jeff Bezos-backed EV startup making headlines for its stripped-back, deeply customizable approach, has raised over $111 million to bring its first vehicle, the “Blank Slate,” to market by the end of 2026. The startup is taking a different approach to electric vehicle design, stripping away traditional features in favor of simplicity. Its modular, paint-free, screen-free EV pickup has ignited curiosity for its affordability and customization stance, and now, with hundreds of milli
How Slate Made Its $20,000 EV So Cheap
The EV startup launches for real in late 2026 with a minimalist truck and a simplified manufacturing process.
This Transformable Electric Truck Could Become the Cheapest EV in the US
Merging retro flair and a high-tech electric platform, the Slate Truck offers a customizable, budget-friendly alternative to traditional EVs.
The Ultra-Cheap Slate Truck Had a Packed House for Its Brassy Launch Party
From the brain of Pearley: The Slate Truck product launch wasn't only about an electric truck.
Five Reasons I’m Skeptical About The Slate Truck
It looks cool. But does it actually provide value?
Slate Truck, the $28,000 EV, Will Be Built at a Former Printing Plant in Indiana
The 1.4-million-square-foot factory housed a printing company until 2023, and it will now be Slate Auto's home base for production.
Automotive News Video: Slate Auto’s DIY approach
Slate Auto is launching a no-frills electric mini pickup for under $30,000 or potentially under $20K with federal tax incentives.
The Slate Truck Needs A Four-Door Version. We Already Created One
Our fictional rendering depicts a slightly larger Slate with three-row seating. It could be pivotal for the company's ambitious production target.
Slate strips out tech to make “radically affordable” electric truck
Crank windows, plastic composite body panels and no radio feature in the first vehicle from new automaker Slate.
Confirmed: Slate’s Truck Can Receive Over-The-Air Updates
The truck that comes with nothing still has a way to download data when it needs to.
