{"id":48015,"date":"2025-04-29T05:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T10:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=48015"},"modified":"2025-04-28T17:31:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T22:31:10","slug":"jeff-bezos-backs-the-slate-electric-pick-up-a-versatile-truck-for-just-20000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/jeff-bezos-backs-the-slate-electric-pick-up-a-versatile-truck-for-just-20000\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeff Bezos Backs the Slate Electric Pick-up, a Versatile Truck for Just $20,000"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a move that could reshape the automotive industry, Jeff Bezos<\/strong><\/a> has backed the launch of the Slate electric pick-up<\/strong>, an innovative proposal unveiled at an event in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to TechCrunch<\/em>, this U.S.-made vehicle promises a price of just $20,000 and offers an unprecedented level of customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Slate electric pick-up<\/strong> doesn\u2019t aim for excessive luxury or unattainable technology. Its base version features a simple two-seat cabin in matte gray, allowing users to personalize the vehicle to their liking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From aesthetic tweaks to a full transformation into a five-seater SUV, versatility is at the core of its design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying true to its philosophy of simplicity, the Slate electric pick-up<\/strong> foregoes touchscreens and complex systems. Instead, it offers a universal mount for mobile devices and a dashboard designed for a Bluetooth speaker. Its exterior is made for easy vinyl application, letting owners change styles quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/strong>: Toyota Opens Exclusive Electric Vehicle Production Line in Japan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balanced performance for everyday use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The base model of the Slate electric pick-up<\/strong> features a rear-mounted electric motor delivering 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, powered by a 52.7 kWh battery offering a range of up to 241 kilometers (150 miles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An extended 84.3 kWh battery option will be available<\/strong>, increasing the range to 386 kilometers (240 miles), with fast charging enabled by Tesla\u2019s NACS system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most attractive features of the Slate electric pick-up<\/strong> is its adaptability. Users can add an SUV kit to install a second row of seats, or easily revert to the original configuration without the need for specialized workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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