r/ScoutMotors

The success of Scout hinges on what the range and cost of these vehicles will be. That goes for both the BEV and EREV models.

No versions of the BEV can have less than 300 EPA miles with all terrain tires. Most will feel it should be more than that by 2028. And you should be able to get that 300 mile range decently equipped for $70 - $80k.

The EREV will need no less than 100 EPA all electric miles on all terrains, and decently equipped between $70 -$80k. The all gas EPA efficiency needs to be no less than 18mpg highway/city combined and NOT require premium fuel.

If these numbers miss the mark, Scout will be plagued by low volume sales. The air gets real thin in the $90k and above price range. Look at how many R1S and Ts Rivian sells. Scouts need to be priced like Tahoe and Yukons while still providing respectable range for a roadtrip. Thoughts?

My initial understanding was that models with ERAV would have the generator starting when the battery capacity drops below certain threshold to re-charge the battery. It seems not the case and the generator will be on most of the time.

If the above is the case, would it contribute into faster wearing out/degradation of the battery? Also, how would servicing of the generator would work - will it need replacing oil for example? If yes, how often? And do ERAV models have smaller battery?

Then, do ERAV models have lower hp/torque and resulting lower towing limits? If yes, based on what information?

Thanks.

There are number of people for whom driving 'connected car' that constantly transmits your driving/location info to manufacturer (that then sells to insurance companies) is completely non-starter.

If Scout would be one of such, well... probably I will go and buy 10 y/o 4runner instead.

Scout,

 I’m a fan. Please know that. I have loved Scout from the first time I saw one in the 1980’s.

 The EREV is a great Idea. Personally, I just want the BEV version. I have owned an EV since 2023 and I’m not going back to the internal combustion cars. In any form.

 The current issues with the Harvester have a simple solution. Go back to your IH roots to provide a common sense solution. Minimize or delete the frunk, put the harvester and generator where it makes the most common sense to put them. In the front. Increase the Torque and HP of the motors and stay true to the Scout legacy.  Don’t write off your BEV customers. We want our Scout Travelers and Terras also. We want them yesterday.  THE WORLD NEEDS SCOUTS.

 I have two deposits. I may get one of each. 

Make my two with bench seats.

 Thank you,

 -Tom

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As someone who reserved ERAV Traveler, is there any guesses/assessment/speculation how capable in terms of off-road new Scouts would be? Like, can they do Rubicon Trail unmodified?