The 'Small Truck' Lie: Why Telo and Slate are DOA

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Are small electric trucks actually coming to America, or is it all just hype? In this video, we dive deep into the Telo MT1 and the Slate EV—two highly anticipated compact electric pickups. While the Telo MT1 offers a revolutionary compact footprint and the Slate EV introduces a clever modular design, I’m breaking down why these "small truck" dreams might be DOA (Dead on Arrival) for the U.S. market. From consumer styling preferences to the historical "death" of the small truck in the USA, we look at the massive uphill battle these EV startups face. In this video, we cover: 01:09 The Aesthetics Trap: Why Americans buy trucks based on looks over utility. 02:58 The History Lesson: What really happened to the small trucks we used to love? 04:17 Deep Dives: A closer look at the Slate Truck 05:21 Deep Dives: A closer look at the Telo MT1 05:43 The Reality Check: The specific EV challenges facing these brands in the U.S. today. 08:20 The Verdict: Is there any path to success for these startups? 11:31 What do you think? Would you actually put your money down for a Telo MT1 or a Slate EV, or are they too small for your needs? Let me know in the comments! Enjoying the content? 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into the future of transportation and EVs. 🚤 Love Boating? Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WayneTheBoatGuy Music is: Yankee Doodle by The United States Navy Band and Ether by Silent Partner from the YouTube Creator Music Library #transportation #automotive #electricvehicles #TeloMT1 #SlateEV #SmallTrucks #EVRevolution #TruckLife