A playful new collab promises eye-catching options, but you probably won't like the implications for the truck's price tag.If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn moreWhile Slate advertises a uniquely low sub-$25,000 cost of entry with its upcoming electric pickup, the reality is that it's only so cheap in truly bare-bones spec.As you start equipping the truck, options can quickly add to its price tag. It's been among the more polarizing realities of Slate's value proposition, as what was once a $25k pickup can soon cost 35 or even 40 grand-plus.AdvertisementAdvertisementAll the same, that doesn't seem to be stopping the startup. In fact, if the latest additions to the catalog are any indication, Slate has barely scratched even the surface of its personalization model.Cerulean arrives as a vibrant blue option. - Credit: SlateSlate's Crayola art projectThat's because the brand has partnered with Crayola on a series of five wraps pulled straight from the art supplier's color palette.And Crayola hasn't decided to keep things subtle for its first-ever automotive project. Along with Cerulean and Fern, the available hues include Dandelion, Jersey Tomato and Razzmatazz.The starter pack also includes a Slatelet and matching fob cap. - Credit: SlateMoreover, as part of the collab, the five Slate x Crayola wraps will be offered in the form of matching starter packs. The treatment also includes decals, a key fob cap and a clip-on dashboard 'Slatelet.'AdvertisementAdvertisementIt's a fitting pairing and presentation, because both Slate and Crayola are big proponents of self-expression. In this case, the canvas in question obviously just so happens to be a pickup truck rather than a coloring book.Which color would you spring for? - Credit: SlateA sign of what's to come?At face value, five new wrap colors probably don't seem like much to get excited about. Slate's catalog did already have over 100 options, with several variations of blue, yellow and green, etc.However, I see the implications of the collaboration as being much bigger than a few choice options plucked from kids' boxes of crayons.The decals add a nice touch, but they do come at quite an expense, as the package carries a $1,000 premium over basic wraps. - Credit: SlateFor starters (and at risk of stating the obvious), Crayola has an exhaustive rainbow to pick from. Slate could keep on pulling from the color wheel for a while without repeats.AdvertisementAdvertisementTo that end, the startup's willingness to partner with an outside brand also opens the door to all kinds of future efforts.That is to say: Now that Slate has the credibility of a collaboration with an established name like Crayola, who's to say that official Lego-, Disney- or Nintendo-endorsed wrap designs couldn't eventually follow? This project has opened the proverbial Pandora's box.Slate's Crayola collab could be just the start of its creative pursuits. - Credit: SlateAfter all, even if Slate is stuck paying licensing fees, it can still charge a premium for the exclusivity of a design to make a partnership worthwhile. In an age of persistent drop and collab culture, that has some potentially pricey consequences.Availability and pricingThat certainly already seems true in the case of the Slate x Crayola wraps. At $1,549.99 a pop, they're three times the cost of the most basic options. Even then, they still require at-home self-installation.AdvertisementAdvertisementCool as the connection is, that kind of premium is bound to be a rub for anyone who's on the fence about whether the truck is actually as affordable as Slate claims.Slate x Crayola Wrap Starts at $1,550 About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he's not chasing the latest industry news, he's probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.