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A mystery EV truck caught in Los Angeles may be our first look at the upcoming affordable electric pickup from Slate Auto—an EV startup reportedly backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Mysterious Two-Door Electric Pickup Spotted
An undisguised two-seater electric pickup truck recently spotted in Los Angeles has ignited a wave of speculation online. The vehicle, camouflaged and boxy, was seen being unloaded from a flatbed truck, sparking rumors that it could be Slate Auto’s debut model.
📸 Shared on Reddit by user Discostranger09, the image shows the truck’s quirky proportions—a short wheelbase, upright profile, and a design that blends the ruggedness of a Jeep Renegade with the classic edges of an older Range Rover.
👀 Notably absent is any grille up front, hinting at an electric powertrain. A suspected charging port near the rear confirms its EV identity.
Could This Be Slate Auto’s First Prototype?
Online chatter suggests this vehicle could be the first working prototype from Slate Auto, a Detroit-based EV startup. A recent TechCrunch report, citing a source with direct knowledge, confirmed the truck is “likely a concept vehicle shown to investors” at the company’s Long Beach design center.
This comes amid growing buzz around Jeff Bezos’ silent involvement in the EV space, via investments in Slate Auto—a company born out of Re:Build Manufacturing.
What is this car?
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What Is Slate Auto Working On?
Despite the hype, Slate Auto has been tight-lipped. However, what we do know paints an exciting picture:
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💡 A $25,000 all-electric compact pickup
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🛻 Two-door, two-seater design
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🏁 Targeting a late 2026 launch
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🔧 Team includes veterans from Ford, GM, Stellantis, and EV startups like Fisker and Canoo
The startup has hinted at revealing more on April 23, which could offer our first confirmed look at this mystery truck.
Slate Auto Electric Pickup Important Timeline
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Spotted Truck Features (Unofficial)
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What Happens Next?
🚀 If confirmed, this truck could mark the entry of Jeff Bezos into the affordable EV market, posing a serious challenge to players like Rivian, Tata, and Mahindra in India if it ever reaches the market here.
📢 All eyes are now on April 23, when Slate Auto is expected to drop fresh details about its plans.
