- The Telo MT1 is an electric pickup that fits a wide cargo bed on a short body. The California startup Telo makes it, and according to the company, its size is similar to a 2-door Mini Cooper and its towing capacity is 8,000 pounds.
- It comes in a 77kWh base version and a 106kWh long-range version. According to the company's estimate, the long-range version can go up to 350 miles. The base price starts at 41,520, and the refundable reservation deposit is 152.
- The 0~60mph acceleration time of 4 seconds is an estimate from the company. A reporter took a short test drive of about one block in a prototype, and reservations were slightly over 14,000 units. The company aims to start deliveries in 2027.
- Japanese kei trucks do not meet US crash standards, but Telo claims it solved this with a new front structure. This result comes from the company's virtual crash tests, and real crash tests are scheduled to begin next year.
What stands out before the 96-inch cargo bed and the 8,000-pound towing capacity is that 20 percent of reservation holders are buying their first car. Still, this is a ratio the company itself announced, so the real buyer profile will only become clear after deliveries. The source does not say how much the price rises when choosing all-wheel drive or a long-range battery over the 41,520 base price, so actual spending is hard to estimate.