Scout Validates LFP and NMC Battery Technologies | Carscoops

      Both Scout models will feature electronically locking differentials and disconnectable sway bars.

      The BEV versions of the Scout Terra and Traveler will be equipped with a nickel-manganese-cobalt battery.

      Scout’s BEV models are expected to offer a range of 350 miles, while the EREV will achieve a range of 500 miles.

      Jay Leno recently had the chance to drive the Traveler at an airport in Los Angeles.

      Production of the Scout Terra and Traveler models is not set to start until 2027, but Jay Leno was able to operate the new Traveler alongside Scout's CEO, Scott Keogh. During the discussion, Keogh shared some intriguing details about the two models, including the specifications of the battery packs in development.

      Earlier this month, Keogh confirmed that the BEV and EREV versions will utilize different battery chemistries, though he did not disclose further details. In a recent video, he mentioned that the electric versions will use a nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery pack, while the EREV will be equipped with a smaller lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack. The BEV is expected to have an approximate range of 350 miles (563 km), while the EREV can travel up to 500 miles (804 km) thanks to its range-extending internal combustion engine.

      According to Keogh, the EREV model aims to make the collaboration between the small gasoline generator and the electric motor so smooth that drivers won't notice when the engine is engaged. This will be facilitated by positioning the engine at the rear of the vehicle, which helps to minimize noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).

      Regarding off-road capabilities, Keogh emphasizes the Terra and Traveler models' off-roading features, highlighting that they will come with electronically locking differentials and sway bars that can be easily disconnected at the press of a button. He also mentioned that adjustable air suspension will be offered as an optional feature for both models.

      Since neither of the Scout models are production-ready vehicles, Leno was only permitted to drive the Traveler in the Los Angeles airport. In fact, the vehicles brought to Leno’s Garage didn’t even have seatbelts. Keogh noted that around 70% of customers are choosing the Traveler, and he confirmed earlier reports indicating that most buyers are opting for the range-extender variant.