Slate Auto
Coverage of Slate Auto in the Nexus archive.
- As auto costs rise, will the US miss the golden age of electric vehicles?
Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed Detroit-based electric vehicle startup, introduced an affordable pickup truck priced at $24,950. However, the US faces rising auto costs and competition from cheap Chinese electric vehicles, which can be purchased for as little as $10,000.
- As auto costs rise, will the US miss the golden age of electric vehicles?
The article discusses rising auto costs in the US and the emergence of Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed EV startup offering an affordable pickup truck. However, the US industry faces competition from cheaper Chinese electric vehicles, potentially missing the global EV transition's golden age.
- Slate's new affordable EV truck has our newsroom divided
Slate Auto introduced an affordable electric truck priced at $24,950, marketed as the 'most affordable truck in America.' The vehicle lacks modern features like a touchscreen and has a compact design, sparking mixed reactions in the newsroom. The truck is expected to launch by year-end with over 200 customization options.
- No-frills, affordable electric pickup truck to hit the market
Slate Auto is preparing a stripped-down electric pickup truck that will sell for $25,000. The vehicle is described as no-frills and affordable.
- The ‘most affordable truck’ in America is an EV — but you’ll have to roll down the windows yourself
Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, is offering an electric truck priced just under $25,000 as the 'most affordable truck' in America. However, buyers must accept manual features like rolling down windows themselves.
- Startup’s strategy challenges EV industry assumptions
A new EV startup, Slate Auto, led by former Amazon executive Peter Faricy, is challenging the EV industry by offering a low-cost, highly customizable pickup starting at under $25,000. The company's 'blank slate' model allows customers to add functionality through modular accessories, aiming to test demand for affordable EV pickups and achieve profitability through simplified manufacturing.
- Slate Auto says each $24,950 electric pickup truck will be profitable as it aims to be cash-flow positive next year
Slate Auto CEO Peter Faricy stated that every $24,950 electric pickup truck produced by the company will be gross margin positive, with the goal of achieving cash-flow positivity next year.
- An electric truck for less than $25,000? Deliveries begin this year
Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup, has announced its customizable pickup truck priced under $25,000 with deliveries starting in the fourth quarter of this year.
- Carvana ties up with Bezos-backed Slate Auto as it plans new car sales
Carvana has partnered with Bezos-backed Slate Auto to expand into new car sales. Carvana was granted a warrant to purchase shares in Slate, and Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter has significant investments in both companies.
- Slate Auto gets serious about privacy for its bare-bones EV pickup
Slate Auto, a startup based in Warsaw, Indiana, is developing a minimalist electric pickup truck with a focus on privacy. The truck features a stripped-down design with 600 parts, no infotainment system, and a smartphone app that connects locally to manage settings without embedded modem or remote access. The company emphasizes data privacy, stating it will not sell user data collected through the app.
- Slate Auto will start taking orders for its low-cost EV on June 24
Slate Auto, a Bezos-backed EV startup, will begin taking orders for its low-cost electric vehicle on June 24. The company has not yet announced final pricing, but the vehicle is expected to start shipping by the end of 2024.
- Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto’s board
Jeff Bezos' representative, Melinda Lewison, has left Slate Auto's board, raising questions about Bezos' involvement with the startup. This departure comes as Bezos focuses on robotics at Project Prometheus. The move may impact Bezos' support for Slate Auto.
- Slate raises $650 million to make its budget electric truck
Slate Auto, an EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, raised $650 million to develop an affordable electric pickup truck. The funding round was led by TWG Global, with Mark Walter and Thomas Tull as key investors, and the company aims to deliver its first EV later this year.
- Slate Auto Aims to Reinvent EV Affordability
Slate Auto is targeting the electric vehicle market with a focus on improving affordability. The company aims to disrupt the industry by making EVs more accessible to a broader audience.
- Slate Auto raises $650 million as production gets closer and closer
Slate Auto, an electric pickup startup, raised $650 million in funding as production nears. The company differentiates itself by targeting affordable pricing, aiming to undercut the Ford Maverick XL in the U.S. market.
- Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans
Slate Auto has secured $650 million in funding to develop affordable electric vehicle trucks. The investment was led by existing investor TWG Global, which is managed by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.
- Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup
Slate Auto, a Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup, launched in April 2025. The article provides a detailed timeline of its origins, funding, and product development.