Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto Unveils Low-Cost Customizable Electric Truck
Slate Auto's Blank Slate truck offers a customizable, affordable electric vehicle option for consumers, with production slated to begin in late 2026.
Bezos backed company coming out with no-frills EV truck
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Overview
Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, has revealed the Blank Slate, a customizable electric truck starting at about $20,000 after federal incentives. Designed to be stripped down, the truck can transform into a five-seat SUV with extensive DIY personalization options. It's smaller than rival models like the Chevrolet Silverado EV, offering a maximum range of 240 miles with additional battery options. Slate Auto raised $111 million for the project and plans to begin production in late 2026. The Blank Slate aims to appeal to budget-conscious buyers with its minimalist design and extensive customization potential.
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Analysis
- Slate Auto's new electric pickup truck, aimed at budget-conscious consumers, presents a modular design that allows for personal customization and affordability.
- The startup's approach focuses on basic functions—offering minimal tech features such as manual windows while ensuring safety standards are met in its “Blank Slate” model.
- Production will happen in the US to avoid import tariffs, and despite some skepticism around its pricing and production capabilities, Slate aims to attract younger buyers with an appeal to DIY customization.
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The Slate Electric Truck is expected to cost under $27,500 and can be as low as under $20,000 with federal EV tax incentives.
The Slate Electric Truck is highly customizable and can transform from a 2-seat pickup to a 5-seat SUV using an aftermarket package.
The Slate Electric Truck includes features like autonomous emergency braking, forward-collision warning, and up to 8 airbags, with a goal of achieving a five-star NCAP safety rating.
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