- The Telo MT1 Electric Pickup is now in pre -production
- Preliminary production prototypes are used for the final examination and certification
- The prices start at $ 41,520 and reservations are already accepted
On March 6, the US EV startup Telo reached a large milestone with the unveiling of its first completed pre-production prototype for its MT1 Electric Pickup.
Pre -production vehicles are usually Is used for the final testsas well as for certification and registration purposes. They also give the engineers the opportunity to iron production neck before the first customer units are built.
In the case of Telo MT1, the pre -production prototype has a completely finished interior. The dashboard follows the ubiquitous trend for floating display panel and contains digital screens for both the instrument cluster and for infotainment system. Other parts of the cabin Use sustainable materialsincluding cork in some areas.
According to the company, the MT1 also offers enough space, whereby the legroom in the back seat is comparable, which is comparable to that of a complete crew cab pickup in full size. In addition, it has a Tunnel storage system Under the bed, similar to Rivian.
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The MT1 was first unveiled as a concept two years ago, and at the end of last year the company began to accept reservations and confirm a starting price of $ 41,520. For this starting price, buyers receive a 152-inch long electric car with A Footprint similar to a Mini Cooper But with enough space for five adults and a 60-inch bed larger than that in the Rivian R1T.
Despite its compact size, the MT1 is designed in such a way that it is real truck work. Telo claims a maximum payload capacity of £ 1,600 and A Track rating of £ 6,600. Thanks to a Midgate, the MT1 can also absorb 4 by 8 feet of plywood, a 9-foot surfboard and other long objects behind the front seats.
The basic model has a one-motor drive train with rear-wheel drive with 300 hp, paired with a standard battery that offers an estimated 260 miles. Buyers can opt for an additional 3,980 US dollar for a long -distance battery – which contains more than 350 miles. A dual engine, all-wheel drive Drive train delivers 500 hp is also available for an additional 4,500 US dollars.
The production of pre -production MT1 was treated by Contract manufacturer Aria Group. Telo reports that it currently has more than 5,000 reservations, but the company has not yet announced where complete production will take place. The company has time to complete its manufacturing plans because the next step for the MT1 is an extensive test program. After the test, the vehicle is subjected to certification that Telo will complete by next winter.
