Slate Auto will announce pricing and take preorders for its EV on June 24

Slate Auto will announce final pricing and begin taking preorders for its EV on June 24. The Bezos-backed startup has said the vehicle is expected to start shipping by the end of this year.

The pricing reveal will be a key test of Slate Auto’s positioning in an increasingly crowded EV market. If the company can pair competitive pricing with near-term deliveries, it could benefit from renewed interest in simpler, more affordable electric vehicles.

The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.