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Carvana's warrant to acquire shares in Slate Auto signals a strategic pivot for the retailer to leverage its physical dealership network for Slate's direct-to-consumer EV launch. This partnership could help Slate mitigate distribution logistics while Carvana expands its inventory beyond used vehicles. The move highlights a potential convergence between traditional retail infrastructure and emerging electric vehicle startups in a competitive market.
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Carvana ties up with Bezos-backed Slate Auto as it plans new car sales
TechCrunch3 min read
Carvana was granted a warrant to buy shares in Slate last year, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch. Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter is heavily invested in both companies.
Carvana has been granted the option to invest in Slate Auto, the electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch. Paperwork filed with Delaware’s division of corporations shows that the online used car retailer was given a warrant to buy shares in the startup in 2025 — around the same time Slate Auto was starting…
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