Jamie@Scout's latest word on start of production:
We have been saying 2027 since reveal. There are a lot of moving pieces obviously and we made a pivot to include a range extender which is significant. I would say late 2027 [calendar year] but let’s see how things progress.
We’re getting exactly that:
According to Cody Thacker, Scout's VP of Growth, in this article:
The brand plans to open Scout Experience Centers, and the first one will open at the company’s plant in Blythewood, S.C. It is being created as the front door of the plant, Thacker said, as well as a...
Have you read this about Scout Motors' plans for Service Centers?
Scout Stores / Service Centers ("Scout Studios") plans revealed: 25 will open in 2027, expanding to 100 by 2032
Hopefully there'll be a Scout Service Center & Showroom near you soon after the vehicle launches. It sounds more...
Have you read this about Scout Motors' plans for Service Centers?
Scout Stores / Service Centers ("Scout Studios") plans revealed: 25 will open in 2027, expanding to 100 by 2032
Hopefully there'll be a Scout Studio / Service Center near you soon after the vehicle launches.
By Cody Thacker, Vice President of Growth at Scout Motrs:
Forum members,
It's great to see all of the activity, enthusiasm, and discussion on the forum. By way of introduction, I serve as the Vice President of Growth at Scout Motors. In a nutshell, I'm responsible for retail strategy, customer...
Jamie from Scout confirms:
5.5 foot long bed. Wide enough for a sheet of plywood but not long enough. Similar to most 4 door full-size pickup trucks.
As long as plywood sheets fit width-wise, hauling them flat in the Terra's bed will still work with the tailgate drop down. Good news for anyone...
Keogh has impressed me whenever I hear him present or answer in interviews. Always strikes the right tone. I hadn't heard of him before the Scout brand was resurrected, what was his top position in the auto industry before this?
Great to know Scout supports consumer right to repair with how they'll be building the Scout EVs so that they're easily fixable by us regular owners.
Scout Wants to Build EVs You Can Fix Yourself
Scout believes easily damaged and frequently serviced parts should be screwed, not glued...
Article just published. It's reassuring to see Scout so confident about being able to maintain the direct to customer sales model! ?
Scout Motors Is 'Highly Confident' It'll Win Battle With Dealers
The company is all-in on direct-to-consumer sales, despite dealer backlash...
Scout Motors confirmed that the tires on the Scout Traveler and Terra are 35" (35's) -- size 35x12.5R20 BFG KO3
Real life closeup photos by @lastdayscout
Updated with more details from Jamie at Scout Motors:
While we can't give a lot of specifics, we are partnering with an outside company on this (we don't have our own satellites :D). The equipment necessary to receive satellite data will likely be part of a package that is offered. More info as...
In-vehicle satellite connectivity is great news! Wonder what service provider this will be using... Starlink (SpaceX) ?
Updated with more details from Jamie at Scout Motors:
While we can't give a lot of specifics, we are partnering with an outside company on this (we don't have our own...
According to the article:
California law covering new-car sales and marketing was amended to permit competition “so long as the vehicle is being sold using new or existing franchisees to sell and service those vehicles.” Tesla, which has operated without franchisees since it was founded, is...
Update January 8, 2025
Article just published. It's reassuring to see Scout so confident about being able to maintain the direct to customer sales model! ?
Scout Motors Is 'Highly Confident' It'll Win Battle With Dealers
The company is all-in on direct-to-consumer sales, despite dealer...