Telo raises its tiny electric truck's tow rating to 8,000 lbs

Telo is increasing the tow rating of its compact electric pickup, the MT1, to 8,000 lbs from 6,600 lbs previously advertised. Co-founder and CTO Forest North said months of real-world towing convinced the company the small truck can safely pull more than its size suggests, citing his own travel-trailer needs. The update puts the 152-inch vehicle’s towing capability roughly in line with a base Ford F-150. The MT1 measures about the length of a Mini Cooper but includes a full 60- to 96-inch bed and seats up to five. It uses a dual-motor AWD system rated at 500 hp, with 77 kWh (260 miles) or 106 kWh (350-plus miles) packs. Pricing starts at $41,520, with first deliveries targeted for late 2026.