{"id":656783,"date":"2025-03-11T19:25:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T19:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:25:11","slug":"the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3befaf00b17\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3befaf00b17\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/#Small_Truck_Big_Ideas\" >Small Truck, Big Ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/#Clever_Solutions_Not_Rocket_Science\" >Clever Solutions, Not Rocket Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/#Practical_Power\" >Practical Power<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/#Built_Smart\" >Built Smart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/#From_Drawing_Board_to_Driveway\" >From Drawing Board to Driveway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/#What_Itll_Cost_You\" >What It\u2019ll Cost You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/#The_Real-World_Test\" >The Real-World Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/#Bumps_in_the_Road\" >Bumps in the Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/#A_Truck_That_Makes_Sense\" >A Truck That Makes Sense<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"single-box clearfix entry-content\" style=\"max-width:1050px;\">\n                        <input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"To The Motoring Club!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PltVTHdlRws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ever tried parking a full-size pickup in a crowded city lot? It\u2019s about as fun as threading a needle while wearing oven mitts. That\u2019s why the new Telo MT1 electric truck feels like such a breath of fresh air. This little powerhouse packs serious capability into a package the size of a Mini Cooper, and it might just be the urban truck many of us have been waiting for.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-lifestyle-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-lifestyle-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-cooper.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-cooper.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-539510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-cooper.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-cooper.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7222236028814181\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" type=\"3d708d31b43f0e9126fadd5d-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- In-Content-Ad-1 --><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"3d708d31b43f0e9126fadd5d-text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Designer: Telo<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Small_Truck_Big_Ideas\"><\/span>Small Truck, Big Ideas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The MT1 started with a simple question: Why are American trucks so darn huge? Jason Marks, Forrest North, and Yves Behar \u2013 the trio who founded Telo Trucks in 2022 \u2013 looked at the bloated pickup market and saw an opportunity. What if they built a truck that could actually fit in a standard parking space but still haul your stuff?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-vs-truck.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-vs-truck.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-539507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-vs-truck.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-vs-truck.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost people who own trucks rarely fill the bed to capacity,\u201d Marks explained during the recent prototype unveiling. \u201cThey just need to occasionally move furniture, carry bikes, or haul supplies for weekend projects. We built the MT1 for real-world use.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The numbers tell the story: At just 152 inches long, this electric pickup is five feet shorter than a Toyota Tacoma. Yet it still seats five adults comfortably and sports a proper 5-foot bed. That\u2019s smart packaging, plain and simple.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clever_Solutions_Not_Rocket_Science\"><\/span>Clever Solutions, Not Rocket Science<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What makes the MT1 work isn\u2019t fancy <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s thoughtful design. Take the midgate, for example. Need to carry something longer than the bed? Just fold down the wall between the cab and bed, and suddenly, you can fit full sheets of plywood or a couple of surfboards. It\u2019s not a new idea (the old Chevy Avalanche had something similar), but it makes perfect sense here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-truckbed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-truckbed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-539509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-truckbed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-truckbed.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7222236028814181\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" type=\"3d708d31b43f0e9126fadd5d-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- In-Content-Ads-2 --><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"3d708d31b43f0e9126fadd5d-text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Then there\u2019s what Telo calls the \u201cMonster Tunnel\u201d\u2014basically a big storage space that runs underneath the truck from side to side. It\u2019s perfect for stashing tools, sports gear, or anything you don\u2019t want exposed in the bed. Again, it\u2019s not revolutionary, but it is genuinely useful.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-vs-bike.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-vs-bike.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-539506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-vs-bike.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-vs-bike.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to some clever tricks, the cab itself feels surprisingly roomy. The seats have a floating design so that rear passengers can slide their feet underneath, and the cab-forward layout maximizes interior space. During a recent demo, a 6\u20195\u2033 journalist fit comfortably in both front and rear seats\u2014not bad for such a small truck.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Power\"><\/span>Practical Power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under the skin, the MT1 offers two straightforward options: a single-motor rear-wheel drive setup with 300 horsepower or a dual-motor all-wheel drive version with 500 horsepower. Either way, you get plenty of punch \u2013 the dual-motor version scoots from 0-60 mph in about 4 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-539512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Battery choices are equally straightforward: a standard pack is good for about 260 miles, or a bigger 106-kWh battery stretches the range to over 350 miles. Fast charging gets you from 20% to 80% in roughly half an hour.<\/p>\n<p>The truck weighs about 4,400 pounds\u2014heavier than a car but significantly lighter than other electric trucks, which typically weigh 6,000-7,000 pounds. This relatively trim figure helps with both range and handling.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps most impressive is the MT1\u2019s practical capability. It can tow up to 6,600 pounds and carry a payload of between 1,600 and 2,000 pounds in its bed. That\u2019s serious utility from such a small package.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Built_Smart\"><\/span>Built Smart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Telo didn\u2019t reinvent the wheel with the MT1\u2019s construction, but they made some smart choices. The chassis combines aluminum with strategic use of carbon fiber in areas where space is tight, like the front firewall and wheel wells. This <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach keeps weight down while maintaining strength.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-539513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The interior feels modern without being flashy. There are screens for instruments and infotainment, but also physical controls for common functions. Materials include cork and other sustainable options, but the overall vibe is practical rather than showy.<\/p>\n<p>With 10 inches of ground clearance, the MT1 can handle rough roads and light trails without drama. It\u2019s not built for rock crawling, but it\u2019ll get you and your gear to that remote campsite just fine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Drawing_Board_to_Driveway\"><\/span>From Drawing Board to Driveway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On March 6, 2025, Telo showed off its first working pre-production prototype\u2014a major milestone for any automotive startup. To build these early models, Telo has partnered with Aria Group in California. Aria has experience creating vehicles for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a> and limited-production runs, making it a good fit for Telo\u2019s current needs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-539504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The path to your driveway still has some hurdles, though. Telo plans to deliver the first customer trucks in 2026, starting with about 100 vehicles that first year. According to company statements, they\u2019ll need to sell around 5,000 annually to become profitable.<\/p>\n<p>So far, about 5,000 people have put down a $152 reservation fee (cute touch \u2013 that matches the truck\u2019s length in inches). That\u2019s encouraging but modest compared to the reservation numbers for trucks from established brands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Itll_Cost_You\"><\/span>What It\u2019ll Cost You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s talk money. The base single-motor MT1 with the standard battery starts at $41,520. Want the dual-motor setup? Add about $4,500. The bigger battery costs another $3,980. So, a fully loaded dual-motor version with the long-range battery will run just under $50,000.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-539514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not cheap for a small truck, but it\u2019s about half of what you\u2019d pay for a Tesla Cybertruck. It also undercuts Ford\u2019s E-Transit commercial EV, which starts at around $51,000 but offers less in the range. Federal tax incentives might bring the price down further for some buyers.<\/p>\n<p>Telo sees its customer as someone who lives in the city but escapes on weekends\u2014the urban dweller who occasionally needs to haul stuff but doesn\u2019t want to drive a monster truck daily. This niche currently has few options in the American market.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Real-World_Test\"><\/span>The Real-World Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Early test drives of the prototype have been promising. The MT1\u2019s small size makes it a breeze to maneuver in tight spaces \u2013 you can actually see all four corners from the driver\u2019s seat, a rarity in modern trucks. The electric powertrain delivers im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>te response, and the low center of gravity (thanks to the floor-mounted battery) helps it feel planted on the road.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ONE TRUCK TO RULE THEM ALL...\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6fyNejKsxPM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt drives like a car but works like a truck,\u201d said one test driver. \u201cYou forget it\u2019s a pickup until you need to haul something.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The suspension balances comfort with capability \u2013 it\u2019s not too harsh for daily commuting but firm enough to handle a loaded bed. Regenerative braking allows mostly one-pedal driving, making stop-and-go traffic less of a chore.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bumps_in_the_Road\"><\/span>Bumps in the Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, bringing a new vehicle to market is never easy. Telo faces some serious challenges before the MT1 becomes a common sight on our roads.<\/p>\n<p>Money is the big one. While Telo has secured initial funding, making cars requires mountains of cash. The company hasn\u2019t fully explained how it\u2019ll finance full production. They\u2019ll also need to build a sales and service network, which is no small task for a startup.<\/p>\n<p>Safety concerns exist, too. Some wonder if such a small truck can protect occupants in a collision with larger vehicles. Telo says they\u2019re conducting crash tests and have designed specific crumple zones, but they\u2019ll need to prove the MT1\u2019s safety to win over skeptical buyers.<\/p>\n<p>Then, there\u2019s the simple fact that Americans love big trucks. Convincing them to downsize might be the toughest challenge of all, regardless of the practical benefits.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Truck_That_Makes_Sense\"><\/span>A Truck That Makes Sense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Telo MT1 isn\u2019t trying to be all things to all people. It won\u2019t replace heavy-duty work trucks or satisfy those who equate vehicle size with personal status. Instead, it offers a sensible alternative for people who need occasional utility without the daily hassles of piloting an oversized vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-539511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-539511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/03\/10\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Telo MT1: A Small Electric Truck That Makes Sense\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/03\/the-telo-mt1-a-small-electric-truck-that-makes-sense\/Telo-MT1-6.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not saying everyone should drive a small truck,\u201d says Marks. \u201cWe\u2019re just saying that for many people, especially in urban areas, the MT1 makes more sense than the massive pickups that dominate today\u2019s market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Suppose Telo can navigate the treacherous waters of automotive manufacturing and bring the MT1 to market as planned. In that case, they might help solve several problems at once: urban congestion, parking nightmares, excessive resource consumption, and the lack of right-sized utility vehicles in America.<\/p>\n<p>The MT1 feels like a truck designed for how people live rather than how they imagine themselves living. It\u2019s practical, capable, and sensibly sized. Whether that\u2019s enough to succeed in a market that often prioritizes image over practicality remains to be seen, but the MT1 deserves a chance to prove itself on our roads.<\/p>\n<p>As one journalist put it after driving the prototype: \u201cIt just makes sense. And in the truck world, that feels surprisingly fresh.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"swp-hidden-panel-wrap\" style=\"display: none; visibility: collapse; opacity: 0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swp-content-locator\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n                                            <\/div>\n<p><span class=\"vcard author\"><br \/>\n                            <span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                <span>Vincent Nguyen<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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