Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is funding a ‘secret’ EV startup that has hired employees from Ford, General Motors and Harley-Davidson

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been identified as a significant backer of Slate Auto, a Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup operating under the radar since its inception in 2022. According to a report by TechCrunch, the company is developing a budget-friendly two-seat electric pickup truck, projected to cost around $25,000, with the goal of bringing EV technology to a wider market.

As per the report, Slate Auto has attracted top talent from major automakers, including Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, and Harley-Davidson, as it builds its team. The startup emerged from Re:Build Manufacturing, another Bezos-backed venture, and has raised substantial funding, including $111 million in a Series A round in 2023.