Slate ships bare and customizable

The Slate Truck arrives from the factory as a two-seat pickup in slate gray. Buyers can choose from a catalog of over two hundred add-ons to personalize their vehicle.

Engadget's 1970s Bronco theme

Engadget chose a nineteen seventies Ford Bronco theme for its ideal build. No Bronco ever looked exactly like this, but it blends those old trucks with a modern EV.

Customization drives up the price

The bare-bones Slate costs twenty four thousand nine hundred fifty dollars. Engadget's build approaches forty thousand dollars, and prices for several accessories remain unannounced.

Starting with the squareback SUV

Engadget selected the squareback SUV body, which includes a roll cage, extra airbags, a bench seat for three and a squared-off shell. This raises the starting price to twenty nine thousand nine hundred fifty dollars.

Throwback paint and decals

Engadget wrapped the truck in Michigan Copper for six hundred seventy dollars, then added the Throwback body decal for three hundred twenty dollars and Creamsicle shoulder decals for one hundred ninety dollars.

Exterior upgrades for old-school look

Engadget added an upgraded front bumper for five hundred dollars, rear bumper for six hundred dollars, fog lights for three hundred dollars, fender flares for one hundred fifty dollars, a spare tire carrier for five…

Lift kit and all-terrain tires

An as-yet-unpriced lift kit reportedly adds about two inches of height. Engadget paired it with all-terrain tires on seventeen-inch wheels for one thousand one hundred dollars.

Roof rack completes the aesthetic

Engadget added the squareback roof rack for six hundred fifty dollars on Slate's T-rail for one hundred twenty five dollars. The truck has just two hundred five miles of range, limiting wilderness trips.

“just 205 miles of range for the base pickup”

Interior styling and comfort

Inside, Engadget added the Throwback interior decal for fifty dollars, Slate Black armrests for fifty dollars, a center console for two hundred fifty dollars, door cubby organizers for fifty dollars and all-weather floor liners for…

Audio and tech accessories

Slate ships with no screen or stereo by default. Engadget added a center speaker for two hundred fifty dollars plus front left and right speakers for one hundred fifty dollars, plus Bluetooth steering wheel controls…

Charging and physical controls

Engadget added the Five Switch upgrade for forty dollars to control fog lights. The home charger costs four hundred seventy nine dollars and fully charges the truck in five to eight hours, according to Slate.

Final cost and trade-offs

The squareback SUV starts at twenty nine thousand nine hundred fifty dollars. Accessories total about six thousand five hundred eighteen dollars, with the destination fee at one thousand four hundred fifty dollars, reaching thirty seven…

Customization offers unique ownership

At nearly forty thousand dollars, the Slate is no longer budget-friendly, but buyers choose every piece.