Slate SUV Conversion Kit

What the SUV conversion actually is

The Slate is a truck first. The SUV isn't a separate model — it's the same truck platform with a flat-pack conversion kit that encloses the bed and rear, adding seating for a total of five. Slate offers two roofline versions: the standard SUV and the sloped Fastback SUV [VERIFY seating count and roofline details against slate.auto].

Crucially, the kit changes the body only. Battery, motor, range, and capability are the truck's — one 205-mile LFP powertrain underneath every version.

What it costs

All plus destination. Those are complete-vehicle prices ordered from the factory. If you buy the truck now and want to convert later, standalone kit pricing and availability are [VERIFY against slate.auto] — order-time versus after-market cost is worth confirming before you commit either way.

What's in the kit

The conversion adds the structure and enclosure needed to turn an open bed into a passenger cabin: a roll cage / structural frame, a rear seat, roof panels, and rear side and tailgate glass [VERIFY exact kit contents against slate.auto]. It's shipped flat and assembled onto the truck rather than requiring a welded body conversion.

DIY vs. having it installed

The whole point of a flat-pack is that it's owner-installable — hand tools and a driveway, not a body shop [VERIFY install time and required tools against slate.auto]. Two practical implications:

• It's reversible. Because the kit bolts on, an SUV can generally return to truck form (and back), which is unusual for a body change.
• It affects your build order. If you plan to convert, factor the added enclosed weight into your 1,550 lb payload budget before loading up on other accessories — the build calculator accounts for it.

Truck or SUV: which to order

Order the truck if you want the open bed, the lowest price, and the accessory-first bed design for racks and storage systems. Order the SUV or Fastback if enclosed five-seat space is the priority and you're willing to spend $5,000–$7,000 and some payload for it. Either way you can change your mind later — that flexibility is the point of the platform. For deposit and timeline, see how to order.

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