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TechCrunch Jun 24, 2026 at 12:33 Startups Rising Hot

Slate Auto’s radically simple electric truck starts at $24,950

The Jeff Bezos-backed startup finally revealed more pricing details for its debut EV, including a $29,950 starting price for the SUV variant, and boosted the base range to 205 miles.

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Jun 24, 2026 at 12:33 TechCrunch

Slate Auto’s radically simple electric truck starts at $24,950

The Jeff Bezos-backed startup finally revealed more pricing details for its debut EV, including a $29,950 starting price for the SUV vari...

Jun 3, 2026 at 17:25 TechCrunch

Carvana ties up with Bezos-backed Slate Auto as it plans new car sales

Carvana was granted a warrant to buy shares in Slate last year, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch. Guggenheim Partners CEO Ma...

Jun 2, 2026 at 14:49 Ars Technica

Slate Auto gets serious about privacy for its bare-bones EV pickup

With no embedded modem, the Slate Truck is the antithesis of today's connected cars.

May 28, 2026 at 20:29 TechCrunch

Slate Auto will announce pricing and take preorders for its EV on June 24

The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.

May 28, 2026 at 15:34 TechCrunch

Slate Auto will start taking orders for its low-cost EV on June 24

The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.

May 7, 2026 at 17:54 TechCrunch

Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto’s board

Melinda Lewison's departure raises questions about Bezos' support and involvement with the startup at a time when the Amazon founder is n...

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