Slate raises $650 million to make its budget electric truck

The Verge
By Andrew J. HawkinsApr 13, 2026, 11:45 am183 ptsTrendingTop
Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, raised $650 million to fund its effort to build an affordable electric pickup truck expected to start in the mid-$20,000s. The company plans on delivering its first EV later this year. The Series C round was led by TWG Global, headed by Guggenheim Partners…

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