Bezos-backed Slate sets $24,950 electric pickup price (opens in new tab)

Slate Auto, an electric-vehicle startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, began taking preorders for its base electric pickup, priced at $24,950 before taxes, destination and other fees, with first customer deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. CBS News reported that preorders require a $300 deposit, while Slate’s site described the base truck as “equipped with the essentials” and advertised more than 200 a la carte accessories. The base pickup is a stripped-down two-seater wi...