An undisguised two-door pickup possibly spotted in Los Angeles has fueled speculation it’s Slate Auto’s debut EV prototype

Bezos is no stranger to the EV market, as Amazon is a massive investor in Rivian. The former online bookstore has invested more than $1.3 billion into the electric truck-and-SUV builder, which is contracted to supply delivery vans for logistics juggernaut.

With Jeff Bezos in the driver’s seat — and a growing team of industry veterans behind the wheel — Slate Auto could emerge as a powerful new player in the EV space. If successful, its mission to deliver a $25,000 electric truck could upend the current market dynamics and spark a new era of affordable electric transportation.