Scout Motors Reports That More Than 80% Of Customers Chose An Unexpected Powertrain | Carscoops
The startup has already accumulated around 130,000 reservations for its Terra pickup and Traveler SUV.
Scout provides both battery-electric and range-extended models. The EREV versions deliver 500 miles of range using a generator along with a battery. Production is set to commence in 2027 at Scout’s new factory in South Carolina.
Although the Terra pickup and Traveler SUV from Scout Motors are not yet in production, the company has a clear understanding of its target market. Interest is substantial, and early figures suggest what may characterize the brand's initial phase.
As noted by CEO Scott Keogh, over 80 percent of the reservations are for the range-extended electric powertrain. With improvements in EV infrastructure on the horizon, EREV powertrains could remain preferred for the time being.
“What Are Buyers Choosing?”
“Clearly, the market has made its preference known,” Keogh shared with Bloomberg. “More than 80% of the reservations are for the range extender.”
This statistic indicates that at least 104,000 of the 130,000 customers opted for the model that integrates electric drive with a small gasoline engine serving as a generator, pointing to a continued preference among many Americans for long-distance practicality over fully electric options.
Both vehicles utilize a modular architecture that can accommodate either a fully electric powertrain or an EREV configuration. The all-electric variant will feature a nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery with a capacity of around 120 kWh, providing an estimated range of 350 miles (563 km).
How the Systems Differ
Conversely, the range-extended models will utilize a smaller lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery with about half the capacity, allowing for approximately 150 miles (241 km) of battery-only driving.
When the EREV’s charge decreases, a small gas-powered generator onboard will activate to recharge the battery. Consequently, the EREV can deliver around 500 miles of total range.
Keogh suggested that Scout might focus on the EREV at launch due to its high demand, stating, “In general, in life, it’s beneficial to meet the market… we would likely lean towards the EREV, though we haven’t confirmed anything yet.”
Both variants will be produced at Scout’s new $2.3 billion facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, which is expected to begin operations in late 2027. Interestingly, Keogh believes that electric vehicles will remain the future.
“The world is still moving towards electric,” he remarked. “The technology and innovation are present. Our goal is to ensure that Scout is poised for the next century. We aren’t designing a brand for just two years.”
It will be interesting to see how developments between now and 2027 influence Scout’s strategy and whether the initial demand for flexibility eventually transitions to a preference for full electrification as infrastructure improves.
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Scout Motors Reports That More Than 80% Of Customers Chose An Unexpected Powertrain | Carscoops
The startup has accumulated approximately 130,000 bookings for its Terra pickup and Traveler SUV.