This is the new Telo MT-1 and it’s very interesting. “MT” stands for “Mini Truck” and it is a fully electric, 4-door pickup truck that’s the same length as a Mini Cooper. Today I’m reviewing this Telo MT-1, and I’ll show you the many quirks and features. I’m also going to get behind the wheel and show you what it’s like to drive.
source.image: Doug DeMuro
The MT1 is a purpose-built subcompact electric truck intending to combine the practicality of a pickup truck with the functionality needed for urban environments. The standard five-seat crew cab features a 5-foot bed capacity with a configurable mid-partition that either increases the bed size to accommodate 4-by-8-foot plywood sheets with the tailgate up or to allow for additional seating for up to eight passengers.
The TELO MT1’s 60-inch truck bed extends into the backseat via an innovative midgate, accommodating everything from 4-by-8-foot sheets of plywood to 8-foot surfboards with the tailgate up.
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A specially designed storage tunnel under the bed doubles as a footwell for a third row of seats allowing you to comfortably seat up to eight passengers. The TELO MT1 produces 300 hp and offers a 350-mile range, a 106 kWh battery, and a 20-minute (20-80%) fast-charging battery pack that fits within the footprint of a subcompact vehicle.
