Bezos-backed Slate Auto to reveal EV pricing and open preorders on June 24

Slate Auto, the electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, will announce final pricing and begin accepting preorders on June 24. The company has yet to disclose how much its EV will cost, though the vehicle is expected to start shipping before the end of 2025.

Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup with backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is set to unveil its final pricing structure and open preorders on June 24, the company has confirmed.

The announcement has been highly anticipated, as Slate Auto has so far kept tight-lipped about the cost of its EV. The vehicle has attracted significant attention in the automotive and tech industries, partly due to its high-profile investor and promises of an affordable entry-level electric truck.

According to the company's timeline, vehicles are expected to begin shipping to customers before the end of 2025, meaning the preorder window will be relatively short before first deliveries. Slate Auto has positioned its offering as a stripped-down, customisable electric pickup aimed at younger and budget-conscious buyers.

The June 24 date marks a pivotal moment for the startup, which will need to convince consumers that its pricing is competitive in an increasingly crowded EV market that includes established players such as Tesla and Ford, as well as a growing number of newer entrants.