Slate Auto is a new Michigan-based EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos.Slate's first US-made EV pickup will start at $25,000, the company says. CEO Chris Barman, a former FCA executive, wants to help make cars more affordable for Americans.

Slate Auto unveiled its base model, affordable electric pickup truck this week. It comes with crank windows and no infotainment system but is expected to price below $30,000.

Jeff Bezos-backed startup Slate Auto is launching a barebones electric truck for just $20,000 as it calls for a return to affordability after years of stubborn inflation drove everyday prices up.