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And people keep saying there is no news-here is some news 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I know! I am not a forum “regular” like some of you, but every few weeks/month I like to catch up on Scout related news. Today while doing some fall chores came across some new content (shout out to forum members on their appearance), and this interview queued up. Some new info—came here and searched and didn’t see anything! Excited to see when/if we will see some of these preproduction test vehicles! From another interview they talk about this time to test ideas, finishes, colors etc and make some manufacturing changes as needed. So I could see where these are not shared publicly since it may show something that doesn’t make it to final production.
 
I know! I am not a forum “regular” like some of you, but every few weeks/month I like to catch up on Scout related news. Today while doing some fall chores came across some new content (shout out to forum members on their appearance), and this interview queued up. Some new info—came here and searched and didn’t see anything! Excited to see when/if we will see some of these preproduction test vehicles! From another interview they talk about this time to test ideas, finishes, colors etc and make some manufacturing changes as needed. So I could see where these are not shared publicly since it may show something that doesn’t make it to final production.
I think that is exactly the situation and if things are being tweaked they don’t want to commit images then come back 4 or 6 months later and show something different. Like I was told in Boston there is now a good mounted seat with built in go pro and a washer nozzle to keep your face free from dirt 😏. Kidding aside I do think that is why we are only seeing prototypes for now until all items are locked in. Even with lighting their designs gene noted in Boston we would all be happy-but what does that mean 🤯🤯🤯. So I guess I need to plan on being happy. Glad you pick up new stuff when you visit
 
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Check this out.

Note: This is with home charging only. Some people got confused thinking this was in the context of road trips because it lists cities, but that's only to help put the distance into perspective.

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My current Toyota is off the chart on the bottom, and I'm expecting the Scout to be up with the Toyota/Honda sedans, so I'd be quite happy with that jump up the chart.
 
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Check this out.

Note: This is with home charging only. Some people got confused thinking this was in the context of road trips because it lists cities, but that's only to help put the distance into perspective.

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This is a great chart and really shows the advantages when you have readily accessible charging both home and longer travel. Don’t realize how big the spread really is. Also assuming our RZ is similar to the Toyota BZ since siblings so very good on that end of things
 
My current Toyota is off the chart on the bottom, and I'm expecting the Scout to be up with the Toyota/Honda sedans, so I'd be quite happy with that jump up the chart.
I would expect it to be on par or better than R1S not counting cars equipped with crazy off road tires like you see on the concepts......actually I just realized I'm thinking BEV but of course the EREV is what's launching first so you're probably right.
 
I would expect it to be on par or better than R1S not counting cars equipped with crazy off road tires like you see on the concepts......actually I just realized I'm thinking BEV but of course the EREV is what's launching first so you're probably right.
We still don’t know for sure what’s launching first. It hasn’t been announced officially yet.
 
I would expect it to be on par or better than R1S not counting cars equipped with crazy off road tires like you see on the concepts......actually I just realized I'm thinking BEV but of course the EREV is what's launching first so you're probably right.
I'll be on crazy off-road tires, but I'm very curious what voodoo Scout bakes into these to get some good range efficiency numbers otherwise.
 
That scout II is killer good. Beautiful color, love the black roof. The lift makes the silhouette look so good-almost looks shorter than usual due to the height. And as an owner of ostrich chukkas-I’m a huge fan of ostrich leather. Beautiful vehicle and if daughter and father are on the forum-congrats to you both. This is in my top 3 vintage Scouts. Well Done ⭐️
And if they ARE on the forum and she's single: I have this son in TN..... He's a chemical engineer, likes to work on cars, take long walks on the beach... (well, 2 out of 3).
 
This is a great chart and really shows the advantages when you have readily accessible charging both home and longer travel. Don’t realize how big the spread really is. Also assuming our RZ is similar to the Toyota BZ since siblings so very good on that end of things
Yeah the spread is huge. I think the problem with the Average Joe is when you start talking about miles per kWh and price per kW and other EV jargon they get lost. The beauty of this chart is it puts everybody on the same field using a very simple calculus that everybody can understand and lets the results speak for themselves.

Is your RZ FWD or AWD? The Toyota bZ they listed is probably the FWD model. Your car will be a bit heavier and if it's AWD that'll also ding it just like ours will get dinged for similar reasons, but not by much meaning we'd still be ahead of the next car in line.
 
Yeah the spread is huge. I think the problem with the Average Joe is when you start talking about miles per kWh and price per kW and other EV jargon they get lost. The beauty of this chart is it puts everybody on the same field using a very simple calculus that everybody can understand and lets the results speak for themselves.

Is your RZ FWD or AWD? The Toyota bZ they listed is probably the FWD model. Your car will be a bit heavier and if it's AWD that'll also ding it just like ours will get dinged for similar reasons, but not by much meaning we'd still be ahead of the next car in line.
We have the AWD so I know that’s a penalty stroke but just surprised how high it was. That said we are roughly 6 months in and averaging like 4.4-4.6 miles per KW so winter will be the fun test to watch the cold weather impact
 
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We have the AWD so I know that’s a penalty stroke but just surprised how high it was. That said we are roughly 6 months in and averaging like 4.4-4.6 miles per KW so winter will be the fun test to watch the cold weather impact
Oh I would love to know. If you can have your wife provide an update on her winter driving I sure would appreciate it.
 
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We have the AWD so I know that’s a penalty stroke but just surprised how high it was. That said we are roughly 6 months in and averaging like 4.4-4.6 miles per KW so winter will be the fun test to watch the cold weather impact
Yeah same. These cars are equipped with heat pumps which makes a big difference. Because we skipped the loaded model we don't have the radiant heat on the dash, but your car does and that's supposedly good for some additional efficiency gains (vs spending all it's energy on heating ambient air).
 
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I'll be on crazy off-road tires, but I'm very curious what voodoo Scout bakes into these to get some good range efficiency numbers otherwise.

As you can see above, its much more than tires for the R1S. There is about a 300 mile split from one variant of R1S to the other based on wheels, tires and motors.

How cold is it? How fast (or slow) are you going? What accessories are adding drag? etc. etc. etc. The charts are nice, but its the real-world stuff that individuals do and how they drive that make the biggest impacts. Clearly charging at home with an EV is a no brainer no matter what, and way more convenient too...
 
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As you can see above, its much more than tires for the R1S. There is about a 300 mile split from one variant of R1S to the other based on wheels, tires and motors.

How cold is it? How fast (or slow) are you going? What accessories are adding drag? etc. etc. etc. The charts are nice, but its the real-world stuff that individuals do and how they drive that make the biggest impacts. Clearly charging at home with an EV is a no brainer no matter what, and way more convenient too...

While their $4.29 gas price is pretty accurate for premium unleaded for me locally, the $0.18/kWh is also a big variable. I'm at $0.07/kWh, so if I can pull 2 miles per kWh in the Traveler, I'm looking at over 2,800 miles for that same hundred dollars while my Toyota is getting about 340 miles for the same money. That's eye-opening.
 
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While their $4.29 gas price is pretty accurate for premium unleaded for me locally, the $0.18/kWh is also a big variable. I'm at $0.07/kWh, so if I can pull 2 miles per kWh in the Traveler, I'm looking at over 2,800 miles for that same hundred dollars while my Toyota is getting about 340 miles for the same money. That's eye-opening.
If I got 2 miles per kWh on the Traveler with the 35's I'd be ecstatic.
 
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