The Slate truck starts at $24,950, the SUV at $29,950, and the Fastback SUV at $31,950, all plus destination. You reserve with a refundable deposit through Slate's configurator, deliveries begin late 2026, and the smart move is to lock the vehicle now and add most accessories later — after you've budgeted against payload.
What it costs
| Configuration | Price |
|---|---|
| Blank Slate (truck) | $24,950 |
| SUV | $29,950 |
| Fastback SUV | $31,950 |
All prices are plus destination charges. Every configuration shares the same 205-mile LFP battery and single-motor drivetrain — the difference is body, not powertrain (see the SUV conversion for how the SUV and Fastback are built).
The preorder process
You reserve through Slate's online configurator with a refundable deposit [VERIFY deposit amount and terms against slate.auto]. After the reveal, roughly 10,000 preorders came in within hours, so reservation date matters for your place in line.
Once you're in the queue, Slate sends "Design it Now" emails when it's your turn to finalize the configuration. That's the point where accessory decisions become live — and where it pays to have a plan.
Delivery timeline
Deliveries begin late 2026 and continue through 2027. How soon you take delivery depends on how early you reserved — earlier deposits convert to build slots first [VERIFY current timeline against slate.auto].
Order now or add accessories later
The most common ordering question isn't which truck — there's only one — it's how much to spec up front. Our position: lock the vehicle now, add most accessories later. Two reasons.
- Payload is a fixed budget. Passengers, racks, storage, and cargo all draw from 1,550 lb. It's easier to plan that against real gear than to guess at order time — run it through the build calculator.
- The accessory ecosystem is still growing. Waiting a few weeks after delivery often means more options, community-tested fitment, and DIY alternatives. We buy the structural pieces and print the small stuff.
The full decision framework — including which items genuinely are better ordered with the truck — is in the order-now-or-add-later guide.
Incentives and the fine print
Federal and state EV incentive eligibility changes frequently and depends on your income, the vehicle's final assembly, and the delivery year [VERIFY current federal EV credit eligibility for Slate]. Confirm any incentive against current IRS guidance and slate.auto before you count on it in your budget.
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