Slate Auto launches affordable EV truck as US faces rising vehicle costs

A new Bezos-backed startup's $25,000 electric pickup underscores how rising EV prices in the U.S. are creating an opening for cheaper alternatives, including competition from Chinese automakers.

First covered Jul 4, 2026 · 4:00 AM PT · 1 article

Coverage

4h Guardian Environment As auto costs rise, will the US miss the golden age of electric vehicles? — Shifting demands and political ideology have left the industry vulnerable to global competition from cheap Chinese cars Earlier this month, an intriguing new…

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Discussion

Reddit: r/electricvehicles0↑ r/electricvehicles · 1h ago · 0 comments As auto costs rise, will the US miss the golden age of electric vehicles?

Appeared in: 2026-07-04 (#7)

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