Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, announces launch pricing for its simplified electric vehicles, with the most prominent details focused on its pickup truck. Multiple outlets report the electric pickup will start at $24,950, a figure that matches a revised mid-$20,000 pricing target the company previously communicated after earlier messaging suggested the truck might cost under $20,000. Car and Driver notes that when mandatory destination fees are finalized, the effective base price will rise slightly above $25,000.
The Los Angeles Times and other coverage state that deliveries are scheduled to begin this year, with first customer vehicles delivered in the fourth quarter. TechCrunch adds additional model information, reporting a separate starting price for an SUV variant at $29,950 and a range improvement to 205 miles. Across sources, the central theme is that the vehicles are positioned as low-cost alternatives within the pickup and EV categories, emphasizing a minimal, customizable approach while finalizing pricing and delivery timelines.
