The Michigan EV startup hoped it could sell the stripped-down, two-seat pickup for under $20,000 with the federal tax credit, but it's ending soon.

By Kalea Hall and Nora Eckert (Reuters) -When Will Haseltine saw images online of a small, boxy electric pickup from startup ...

Slate Auto has made waves by promising an affordable EV truck for the masses. But who's behind the brand, and where is it ...

Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details.

The company’s headcount has swelled to about 250 at its Troy headquarters, within a pair of office buildings formerly occupied by automotive supplier Mahle. Slate is hiring for 90 more positions as it ...

Slate Truck, which is backed by Jeff Bezos, is priced at $20,000 after federal EV incentives, a concept some would consider radical and even inconceivable.

Slate isn't Bezos' first foray into the world of electric vehicle investing. In 2021, CNN reported credited Rivian's "overnight success" to Bezos and Amazon's $700 million investment.

The Slate truck is expected to ship with a standard 52.7-kWh battery with an estimated range of around 150 miles, or a 84.3-kWh pack with a target of 240 miles of range.

The Slate EV pickup will be built in Indiana. The truck doesn't include things like built-in infotainment, but its lower price tag is drawing notice. The first question Lauren Gregory’s 7-year ...

From an EV under $20,000 to $480 headphones, we’re covering tech this week from cheap to steep. First, came Elon Musk and Tesla. Now we have Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and the Slate EV pickup truck. There’s ...

When Slate Auto, a startup, unveiled a roughly $25,000 electric pickup truck last month, social media lit up with comments. Many people saw the no-frills vehicle, with an easy-to-repair body and ...