America's smallest EV truck prototype has arrived

California-based EV startup Telo Trucks has unveiled the preproduction prototype of its MT1 electrical mini-truck, signaling a important measurement toward production. At an lawsuit successful Los Angeles, attendees got an up-close look astatine the MT1, which combines the inferior of a full-size motortruck with the compact footprint of a Mini Cooper SE. This innovative plan challenges the oversized conveyance inclination dominating the U.S. marketplace by offering a applicable and businesslike alternate for municipality and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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MT1 electrical mini-truck (Telo) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

Compact size meets full-size capability

The MT1 is designed to battalion Toyota Tacoma-like functionality into a conveyance conscionable 152 inches long, astir the size of a Mini Cooper SE. Despite its tiny stature, it boasts awesome interior abstraction for 5 adults and a 60-inch motortruck bed. The truck's folding midgate allows it to transportation items arsenic ample arsenic an 8-foot surfboard oregon 4-by-8 plywood sheets, making it perfect for some metropolis errands and play adventures.

MT1 electrical mini-truck (Telo) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

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Performance and range

Telo offers 2 configurations for the MT1.

• Base model: A single-motor, rear-wheel-drive strategy with 300 horsepower and an estimated scope of 260 miles.
• Upgraded model: A dual-motor, all-wheel-drive strategy delivering 500 horsepower, extending the scope to 350 miles. This mentation accelerates from 0 to 60 mph successful astir 4 seconds.

Both models diagnostic fast-charging capabilities, allowing for a 20%-80% recharge successful conscionable 20 minutes. Optional star panels connected the cab roof, tonneau screen oregon camper ammunition tin adhd up to 15 miles of scope per day, further enhancing its efficiency.

MT1 electrical mini-truck (Telo) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

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Innovative features

The MT1 incorporates respective standout features.

• Flexible configurations: Its midgate plan extends the motortruck furniture into the cab, accommodating larger items oregon enabling seating for up to 8 passengers.
• Sustainable materials: The interior uses biodegradable cork and different eco-friendly materials for a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
• Advanced safety: Cutting-edge sensors and structural exertion purpose to marque the MT1 1 of the safest vehicles successful its class.

MT1 electrical mini-truck (Telo) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

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Cost and aboriginal plans

The MT1 volition commencement astatine $41,520 for the basal model, with upgrades disposable for further powerfulness and range. While full-scale accumulation is inactive a mates of years away, Telo is actively investigating its prototypes for information and durability up of homologation inspections adjacent winter. The prototypes volition beryllium hand-built by starring California-based manufacturer Aria Group, which is simply a large subordinate successful the aboriginal signifier improvement of conception vehicles and accelerated prototyping for the astir notable automotive companies globally. Telo has already secured much than 5,000 preorders, translating to much than $250 cardinal successful lawsuit commitments, a singular accomplishment for a startup challenging accepted motortruck design.

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MT1 electrical mini-truck (Telo) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

Kurt’s cardinal takeaways

The Telo MT1 is nary uncertainty an intriguing conception that decidedly challenges the oversized motortruck norm with its compact size and awesome capabilities. With preproduction prototypes present unveiled and investigating underway, Telo seems to beryllium making immoderate existent progress. However, it remains to beryllium seen if Telo tin present connected its promises, particularly successful presumption of accumulation and affordability. While the MT1 has the imaginable to carve retired a niche successful the EV market, it seems similar determination are a batch of hurdles that undoubtedly prevarication up earlier we spot this connected the streets successful the future.

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