Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup
TechCrunch·1h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed EV startup, emerged from stealth in April 2025 after operating secretly for three years in Michigan. The company unveiled a customizable electric pickup truck starting at $25,000, featuring modular design capabilities. By May, Slate exceeded 100,000 pre-orders. The startup plans production at a former Indiana printing plant by late 2026, positioning itself uniquely in the competitive U.S. EV market.
Key Entities
Slate AutoJeff BezosMark WalterElectric pickup truckTroy, MichiganLong Beach, CaliforniaWarsaw, Indiana100,000 reservations