Defining an SUV can be tricky. Slate labels its base pickup the Blank Slate, which makes the terms a bit unclear. The boxier model with a second-row bench and three added airbags is called the Squareback SUV. The vehicle shown is the Fastback SUV. The Blank Slate starts at twenty-four thousand nine hundred fifty dollars, though the one thousand four hundred fifty dollar destination fee raises the total to twenty-six thousand four hundred dollars. The destination charge stays consistent across body styles. The Squareback SUV lists for twenty-nine thousand nine hundred fifty dollars, or thirty-one thousand four hundred dollars after destination. That figure sits exactly five thousand dollars above the Blank Slate, which is the direct factory cost of the SUV conversion kit. The Fastback SUV comes in at thirty-one thousand nine hundred fifty dollars, or thirty-three thousand four hundred dollars with destination, and offers the sportiest yet potentially tighter cabin. Interior volume figures remain listed at fifty-eight cubic feet for all versions.

Slate has not detailed future kit pricing

Factory orders for either the Squareback or Fastback SUV arrive fully assembled. This differs from typical vehicles like the Ford Maverick or Bronco Sport, where buyers do not assemble components at the dealer. Slate operates differently. Owners who later decide to upgrade a Blank Slate to a Fastback can order the parts for conversion. The process resembles flat-pack assembly, yet Slate does not require buyers to perform the work themselves. This modular approach explains why some enthusiasts view the Slate as a build-it-yourself project from the start.

Slate did not confirm whether the five thousand dollar Squareback or seven thousand dollar Fastback kit price would rise for buyers ordering after initial delivery. Even at the same rate, owners would handle labor themselves at minimum. The company informed Inside EVs that a skilled individual could complete the Blank Slate to SUV change in a few hours. For those preferring professional help, Slate will send the parts to an installer. Labor rates remain unspecified. When asked about fees, the brand replied that specific installation pricing has not been released and will be shared nearer to first deliveries. Vinyl wrap assistance is expected to cost around five hundred dollars.

An additional Slate configuration exists

Another option is the three thousand nine hundred fifty dollar Open Air Kit. This setup adds a rear bench in the bed, a roll cage, and airbags similar to the SUV models, creating the most open feel. It suits warm climates best, though exposure to sun, heat, or rain can reduce comfort on longer drives. The conversion reportedly takes only a few hours, allowing seasonal changes from a Blank Slate. Spending an extra one thousand fifty dollars for the full Squareback SUV kit may deliver better value over time, particularly in colder months.