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The Slate truck's price will be key to its success. But the company is still working on a final number, its CEO told InsideEVs.

Slate reports “huge” demand for its tiny truck, even amid a broader cooling EV market. And its CEO answered a big question about its technology.

Imagine a two‑seat electric pickup backed by Jeff Bezos that cuts costs by excluding a stereo and power windows unless buyers pay extra.

Slate Auto hopes to offer affordable electric vehicles, but it has to navigate federal incentives and restrictions in the process.

Asking how Slate was able to price its electric truck so cheaply may sound like a “no-duh” question. It’s a bit like marveling at how Spirit Airlines is able to sell flights for 50 bucks. The answer is obvious, and in some ways not all that profound: Give people the…

Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto has unveiled a £16,000 customisable electric truck set for late 2026 delivery.

I want to be clear that I am excited for the new, $20,000-after-incentive electric pickup from Slate Auto. 

Word of a brand-new electric-vehicle startup might call to mind the strange days of the COVID era, when headlines were jam-packed with all sorts of Tesla wannabes. Some went public without an actual product or a dime in revenue. Not surprisingly, most never quite took off. Some straight-up crashed and…