The electric-only range on the Scout EREVs will be 150 miles, which is considerably longer than the 30-50 mile range of plug-in hybrids.
- Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh appeared on the YouTube channel Jay Leno's Garage with prototypes of the Terra truck and the Traveler SUV.
- He unveiled the two distinct battery types used in the fully electric models and the extended range variants.
- The fully electric models will achieve a range of 350 miles, whereas the Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) will achieve a range of 500 miles, including 150 miles of all-electric driving.
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Scout Motors' President and CEO Scott Keogh provided some fresh insights into the revival of the legendary American off-road brand. He stated that the forthcoming models from Scout will feature fully-electric and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) versions, powered by distinct battery chemistries.
To recharge the battery when its energy level is low, a smaller lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack will be used.
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The Scout EREVs have a 150-mile electric-only range, which is much greater than the 30-50 mile range of plug-in hybrids. This is several times the average daily driving distance in the US, which is less than 40 miles. With a full tank of gas and a fully charged battery, the combined range is 500 miles. Owners can choose to drive the range-extenders as pure EVs, recharging them regularly.
If charging is not readily available, they can fill up the 15-gallon gas tank and eliminate range anxiety. Even then, the Scout Electric Range Extender Vehicles will primarily function as electric vehicles. The gas engine will not be mechanically linked to the wheels, which will be powered solely by e-motors. The engine's sole purpose is to charge the battery and assist with towing and hauling when high energy demands are required.
Keogh noted that for those who aren't deeply interested in the technical side of things, the experience will be stress-free. Owners can simply "stab it and steer," with the onboard system effortlessly shifting between electric and hybrid modes.
He also provided an update on the status of Scout's new $2 billion plant in Columbia, South Carolina, which is currently under construction. Despite the brand being revived just two years ago, it appears that progress is being made rapidly. "Steel is being installed; the key workshops such as painting, bodywork, and assembly are being enclosed. Additionally, prototypes of the vehicle are being tested," he stated.
Scout has recently undergone a period of significant hiring, increasing its workforce to over 800 employees. The company has approximately 350 staff members based in South Carolina, while the remaining employees are located at its Innovation Center in Michigan, where they focus on designing and developing the vehicles. "It's going to be a tremendous undertaking, but the team is making steady progress," Keogh said.
Scout Terra Concept: Cockpit
Interestingly, Keogh repeated that Scout is doing something different from a typical Silicon Valley automotive start-up. Scout EVs will have the option of a bench seat in the front, real key fobs, and plenty of physical buttons and knobs inside. Owners will have as many as three roof options: a solid roof, a glass roof, or a folding canvas roof which the automaker has labeled as the Cabana top.
The first Scout electric vehicles will begin production by the end of 2027. He also stated that the support from the VW Group is facilitating the acceleration of the company's plans.
We have everything you love about a start-up," Keogh said. "A clean slate, efficient plants and all-new technology and software. And we have the backing of the [VW] group. We know how to manufacture a car; we know how to reduce material costs." He compared all of that to a "perfect marriage.
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