Potential completion - Telo

[Mousehunter]

I don't know what the chances of it's production are, or when that questionably possible production could happen (they are targeting end of 2026-but I can only assume that would be EXTREMELY limited production) and a starting price of $41,500. But they did have a couple planned features that were interesting. The are putting a removable edge piece on the end of the cab - it could be removed so a clean connection to a factory bed cap could be added with clean lines (and probably even be water tight). Pass through door between the bed and the cab would allow you to camp out of it (or carry a 4x8 sheet of plywood with the tailgate up.

Few other points of interest. It will be considerably smaller and I guess in theory lighter than the scout. Not sure the real reason for 3/4 ton payload capacity (believe that when I see it - can not guess how they will do it and maintain ride quality. Or perhaps they don't care about ride quality because it is focusing on being a work vehicle. 350 mile range with extended battery edition. 7k towing. But more important, they admit that towing will kill the range and it is in no way designed to be a long tow vehicle. But honestly, with the short wheelbase I can not imagine it being a joy to tow with anyway.

I don't have high optimism for any startup new vehicle manufacturers. Scout is something of an exception, as they have huge industry support. But as a concept vehicle, it is interesting. As a production intent, it is interesting that they have already gotten it up to highway speeds. As a micro truck - price might be more than the market will appreciate (especially as that is the small battery and probably stripped of every option as possible-including ones that are not optional to most people).

 

[Badams]

Someone else had link to this in another thread. While I can see the appeal of it the price seems high. I could see it being a good option if the price would fall around the starting price of a new maverick. But then again you never know they may sell millions of them.

 

[eddiet1212]

Someone else had link to this in another thread. While I can see the appeal of it the price seems high. I could see it being a good option if the price would fall around the starting price of a new maverick. But then again you never know they may sell millions of them.

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Hands on and first ride in TELO’s tiny electric truck that’s as big as a Mini​

Hands on and first ride in TELO's tiny electric truck that's as big as a Mini

TELO says the tiny electric truck will ship later this year at $41k base. We got to see their progress in a pre-production prototype.

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That’s interior looks painful to sit in, it looks so small, I’ll mention that price again lol 41k is a bit much for what your getting.

Bro couldn’t even get in it without looking uncomfortable.

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[Scoutsie]

Oh wow, you can finally drive an air fryer!

 

[Albal]

After watching the video, it's growing on me. If they add 240V and 120V outlets, they'll have an extremely functional little truck.

 

[dreamweaver]

After watching the video, it's growing on me. If they add 240V and 120V outlets, they'll have an extremely functional little truck.

This seems like something you drive around the farm, not on the highway. Anyone thinking about crash testing?

 

[Albal]

This seems like something you drive around the farm, not on the highway. Anyone thinking about crash testing?

I'm a little dubious about crashes as well, especially highway speed. It kinda looks like the "after" photo of a full speed collision with a immovable wall.

The CEO did have an interesting point about frunks though. Something along the lines of "because we don't have a front trunk we don't have to worry about what happens in a collision when someone puts a big steel toolbox in there". Hmmm...note to self...don't put my big steel toolbox in my frunk.

 

[dreamweaver]

I'm a little dubious about crashes as well, especially highway speed. It kinda looks like the "after" photo of a full speed collision with a immovable wall.

The CEO did have an interesting point about frunks though. Something along the lines of "because we don't have a front trunk we don't have to worry about what happens in a collision when someone puts a big steel toolbox in there". Hmmm...note to self...don't put my big steel toolbox in my frunk.

I understand the tool box concern. However, his solution is to reduce the front crush zone to 1/3 of most vehicles seems like something very odd to say.

 

[LastDayScout]

I don't know what the chances of it's production are, or when that questionably possible production could happen (they are targeting end of 2026-but I can only assume that would be EXTREMELY limited production) and a starting price of $41,500. But they did have a couple planned features that were interesting. The are putting a removable edge piece on the end of the cab - it could be removed so a clean connection to a factory bed cap could be added with clean lines (and probably even be water tight). Pass through door between the bed and the cab would allow you to camp out of it (or carry a 4x8 sheet of plywood with the tailgate up.

Few other points of interest. It will be considerably smaller and I guess in theory lighter than the scout. Not sure the real reason for 3/4 ton payload capacity (believe that when I see it - can not guess how they will do it and maintain ride quality. Or perhaps they don't care about ride quality because it is focusing on being a work vehicle. 350 mile range with extended battery edition. 7k towing. But more important, they admit that towing will kill the range and it is in no way designed to be a long tow vehicle. But honestly, with the short wheelbase I can not imagine it being a joy to tow with anyway.

I don't have high optimism for any startup new vehicle manufacturers. Scout is something of an exception, as they have huge industry support. But as a concept vehicle, it is interesting. As a production intent, it is interesting that they have already gotten it up to highway speeds. As a micro truck - price might be more than the market will appreciate (especially as that is the small battery and probably stripped of every option as possible-including ones that are not optional to most people).

If Canoo couldn’t make it, I doubt this one will either. Personally, some of these companies have great ideas, but too much hubris. They should sell their patents and IP to a brand that can make it happen and move on.

 

[oldgeeksguide]

If Canoo couldn’t make it, I doubt this one will either. Personally, some of these companies have great ideas, but too much hubris. They should sell their patents and IP to a brand that can make it happen and move on.

It is very hard to get a new car company up and running. Fortunately scout has 2 things going for it that most startups don’t: solid funding and serious automotive industry experience.

 

[THil08]

Remember it took Rivian 2 or 3 rebrands before they took off and began to become a thing. Luckily Scout has a strong foundation.

 

[THil08]

And another reason why Telo is so expensive is that they are contracting out Manufacturing, one of the most expensive ways to manufacture goods Over Time. Factories are expensive at the start but over time they pay themselves off.

 

[Mousehunter]

I have seen a lot of companies that are more interested in selling the idea of a product than actually manufacturing a product themselves. If I had to guess, they will try to get a handful on the road, then hope to sell the manufacturing rights to some other company.

I could joke, and it might not be accurate - but how long has it been since Fisher actually built anything. Yet I recall Body by Fisher once upon a time. At one point in time, Fisher made bodies for Abbot, Buick, Cadillac, Chalmers, Chandler, Chevrolet, Church-Field, Elmore, EMF, Ford, Herreshoff, Hudson, Krit, Oldsmobile, Oakland, Packard, Pontiac, Regal, and Studebaker (per Wiki). That said, shortly after that GM purchased 60% and 7 years later they became a wholly owned subsidiary.

I think closer to current, a large part of the Tesla Roadster was made by Lotus.