How Would You Customize Your Budget-Friendly Electric Truck?

The Slate Automotive Truck is centered on simplicity, a concept the company takes very seriously since "Truck" comprises the whole model name. However, the adaptable platform becomes somewhat more intricate as customization begins. According to Slate, their Truck offers extensive personalization options, allowing optional kits from the manufacturer to potentially transform it into either one of two distinct types of SUVs.

The options become increasingly distinctive from this point onward, making it perfect for exploration through a configurator. Even though the Slate Truck is still more than a year out, The configurator is already active. .

The configurator showcases numerous customization choices, including door and roof removals for SUV configurations as well as various stripe package options both internally and externally. Many of these features are highlighted through over twenty "Starter Pack" designs created around particular themes by the brand. For instance, there’s “the Professional,” a completely blacked-out SUV look, along with “the DJ Set,” which includes a pickup truck featuring a pink-to-blue color transition wrap, coordinating stripes, and a design on the side panel.

Additional features consist of an array of rooftop carriers along with “Slatelets,” decorative elements meant to attach to the dashboard, both obtainable directly from the manufacturer. The vehicle’s suspension system offers adjustable height options—either elevated or reduced—which serves as a perfect foundation for enthusiasts adhering to one of the two distinct mini-truck subcultures popularized in the 1980s that influenced the design of the Slate Truck. Interior enhancements such as a holder for tablets, floor carpets, and supplementary toggle switches are likewise up for grabs.

Slate hasn’t disclosed specific pricing information yet, except for an attention-grabbing base price point below $20,000 following tax breaks. Currently, exact costs for additional features aren't available; however, items such as the "Slatelets" are expected to be less expensive compared to the SUV conversion packages and different suspension settings. The definitive cost structure will likely be announced nearer to the vehicle’s scheduled release during the last quarter of 2026.

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