The EV world isn’t short on flashy new vehicles, but few newcomers seem to truly understand the needs of daily drivers who might want to venture off-road on the weekends. Enter Slate Auto and its first vehicle,

Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has unveiled its first product—an ultra-affordable, minimalist electric pickup. Dubbed the Slate Truck, this two-seater EV is designed to be radically customizable, offering consumers a blank canvas to tailor the vehicle to their needs and preferences.​ Let’s take a look.

With the average cost of a new car now edging closer to $50,000, the dream of affordable transportation is slipping away for many Americans. Basic, reliable vehicles—the kind that get you from point A to