Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Many EV startups have failed. But Telo thinks it can succeed.

On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Mack sits down with Jason Marks and Forrest North, the co-founders of Telo Trucks. Their first product, the MT1, is set to arrive later this year, albeit in small numbers.

The micro-truck promises the bed length of a Toyota Tacoma in an overall footprint that’s only as long as a two-door Mini Cooper. Despite that, Telo says the MT1 will offer up to 350 miles of range, around 500 horsepower, and 400 kW charging.

Is this company the real deal? You’ll have to watch to find out.

Telo's Tiny Electric Truck Moves Closer To Reality With An Important New Partner
insideevs.com/news/798776/telo-mt1-production-update-partnership

Telo Says Its Tiny EV Truck Can Tow More Than A Base Ford F-150
insideevs.com/news/803579/telo-tiny-ev-pickup-tow-capacity-update

Slate Vs. Telo: How The EV Truck Startups Stack Up
insideevs.com/reviews/758472/slate-vs-telo-ev-truck

The Telo MT1 May Be Tiny, But It's Still Built For Hard Work
insideevs.com/news/757997/telo-mt1-350-miles-japan-kei-trucks

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00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Telo overview
02:49 - Interview
07:40 - Towing
11:11 - Building a business
17:57 - Batteries
24:15 - Why so short?
35:30 - The right time?

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