July 2026 Scout Motors Production Center Update

[Broverlander]

Will the initial deliveries be in Blythewood or will Scout deliver to large cities like Charlotte?

Based on what I've read, I think they're going to have three options: (1) pick it up at the "Scout center" that is closet to you; (2) pick it up at the factory (haven't decided whether I would do that if they had that option but it sounds super cool, especially at launch); and (3) deliver it to your driveway, which is what I think Rivian did that when they first started. These are just my guesses based on what I've read/seen so far. I could be way off.

 

[speedrye]

Will the initial deliveries be in Blythewood or will Scout deliver to large cities like Charlotte?

I'll be upset if doorstep delivery isn't an option, despite my wanting to go to see the factory and pick my Scout up. Most of my new and used vehicles bought in the last 15 years have been dropped off in my driveway, though I admittedly had to pay extra for one of those deliveries.

 

[cyure]

Based on what I've read, I think they're going to have three options: (1) pick it up at the "Scout center" that is closet to you; (2) pick it up at the factory (haven't decided whether I would do that if they had that option but it sounds super cool, especially at launch); and (3) deliver it to your driveway, which is what I think Rivian did that when they first started. These are just my guesses based on what I've read/seen so far. I could be way off.

I hope we get all three options.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

Since Scout is starting from scratch, I doubt they will do any financing themselves. It will certainly be through another lender. If any of you that will be financing your Scout don't already have an account at a local credit union, I suggest you start looking for one soon.

One advantage of the direct-to-consumer model is that they can provide an out-the-door price before you buy. So on the day of purchase you can walk in with a check from the bank/credit union. I did that with my motorcycle and the sales process went much faster that way (and that was at a dealership).

Can’t say enough good things about credit unions. I’ve used them for at least 30 years and they are great.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

I don’t think we actually know for sure. I would hope so, but I want to go to Blythewood for a factory pick up. Scout Mountain!!

Yeah, that’s right! Hike up Scout Mountain to get your Scout. He said wheezingly.

 

[J Alynn]

Since Scout is starting from scratch, I doubt they will do any financing themselves. It will certainly be through another lender. If any of you that will be financing your Scout don't already have an account at a local credit union, I suggest you start looking for one soon.

One advantage of the direct-to-consumer model is that they can provide an out-the-door price before you buy. So on the day of purchase you can walk in with a check from the bank/credit union. I did that with my motorcycle and the sales process went much faster that way (and that was at a dealership).

I did that once with my cousin as sales consultant so I had it all together but unless they get tax and tags and everything is dead on but any hiccup screws it up. They had a number off so fortunately it was a small amount and we applied it on credit card. But I would think DTC sales would be better organized ???

 

[Broverlander]

I did that once with my cousin as sales consultant so I had it all together but unless they get tax and tags and everything is dead on but any hiccup screws it up. They had a number off so fortunately it was a small amount and we applied it on credit card. But I would think DTC sales would be better organized ???

When I did my DTC sale with Rivian, the employee who did my purchase contract transposed numbers, I got the check from my CU, and only then did I realize he had the numbers transposed. I had to have my CU send me a new check (they did it for free) but then had to overnight the check to Rivian on a weekend to the tune of $80. They refused to refund me the $80 despite the fact that it wasn't my error. It was all very easy though and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Human errors happen though.