Portable Harvester

[mastertroll]

Thinking outside the box: Scout could sell a portable generator as an optional addon.

- It's a standalone gas-powered generator (~50–65 kW continuous output).

- Mount it in the bed of the pure battery-electric Terra using tie-downs or a Scout-designed bracket.

- While driving: Connect it to the truck via a high-power quick-connect interface so it recharges the main battery on long trips for off-grid range extension.

- When not needed: Remove it completely (designed for easy lift-out or with wheels) and use it separately as a portable generator off-grid or site for charging.

- Result: Full pure EV performance with no permanent onboard generator weight or complexity— best of both worlds.

Link below is a more permanent system but same idea.

https://www.lightningowners.com/threads/everdrive-charge-while-driving-project-10-10-2025.6907/

 

[J Alynn]

Thinking outside the box: Scout could sell a portable generator as an optional addon.

- It's a standalone gas-powered generator (~50–65 kW continuous output).

- Mount it in the bed of the pure battery-electric Terra using tie-downs or a Scout-designed bracket.

- While driving: Connect it to the truck via a high-power quick-connect interface so it recharges the main battery on long trips for off-grid range extension.

- When not needed: Remove it completely (designed for easy lift-out or with wheels) and use it separately as a portable generator off-grid or site for charging.

- Result: Full pure EV performance with no permanent onboard generator weight or complexity— best of both worlds.

There has been a lot of this discussion already and the practical points have unfortunately all been debunked already. Just isn’t feasible for charging while traveling. While at destination-sure. But at that point this set up isn’t as useful as the Harvester system Scout is producing

 

[mastertroll]

There has been a lot of this discussion already and the practical points have unfortunately all been debunked already. Just isn’t feasible for charging while traveling. While at destination-sure. But at that point this set up isn’t as useful as the Harvester system Scout is producing

Debunked how? Have you thought about adding a hookup in the bed for portable generators to extend EV range? This would be interesting option for people who want to go EV only but addon for extended trips. Store when not in use. Not meant to replace either option but add a third..

 

[J Alynn]

Debunked how? Have you thought about adding a hookup in the bed for portable generators to extend EV range? This would be interesting option for people who want to go EV only but addon for extended trips. Store when not in use. Not meant to replace either option but add a third..

Just noting it’s been heavily discussed and folks much smarter have explained the shortcomings. Just passing along what I’ve read to date. That’s all. The biggest hurdle is battery separation and management to all electricity in while simultaneously pulling it out. That’s a very complicated approach.

 

[mastertroll]

It can be done, but I understand that the critical vision has to be executed first. Still, adding a 30/50‑amp option and the ability to do what’s shown above would be a great perk for people who want that flexibility. And Scout could even bring in extra revenue by selling generators under Scout name.

Another option is towing a generator. Got to have an implementation first..