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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Rohit David

Jeff Bezos 'Tesla Killer' Is New Elon Musk Nightmare: Slate EV Promises To Change Everything

With a modular design and unbeatable price ($26,000), is this the Tesla killer we’ve been waiting for? (Credit: https://x.com/slateauto/header_photo)

Jeff Bezos, the billionaire who turned an online bookstore into a global juggernaut, is now setting his sights on a new frontier: electric vehicles. Through his investment in Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup, Bezos is backing a revolutionary EV that's being touted as a potential 'Tesla killer.'

With a jaw-dropping £20,000 ($26,000) price tag and a bold vision for customisation, Slate's affordable electric truck could shake up the automotive world. As Elon Musk's Tesla grapples with delays and declining market share, is this Bezos-backed venture poised to steal the crown?

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