The Slate Truck, a bare-bones electric pickup starting at under $20,000 after federal tax credits, marks the launch of Slate Auto—a new EV startup out of Michigan with backing from Jeff Bezos. Revealed in April 2025, the truck embraces simplicity over luxury, ditching modern amenities like power windows, touchscreens, and built-in stereos. Its cost-conscious design features hand-crank windows, unpainted gray composite body panels, and a stripped-down interior. Still, it includes practical essent