Recent content by Jamie@ScoutMotors

  • From all of us at Scout Motors, welcome to the Scout Community! We created this community to provide Scout vehicle owners, enthusiasts, and curiosity seekers with a place to engage in discussion, suggestions, stories, and connections. Supportive communities are sometimes hard to find, but we're determined to turn this into one.

    Additionally, Scout Motors wants to hear your feedback and speak directly to the rabid community of owners as unique as America. We'll use the Scout Community to deliver news and information on events and launch updates directly to the group. Although the start of production is anticipated in 2026, many new developments and milestones will occur in the interim. We plan to share them with you on this site and look for your feedback and suggestions.

    How will the Scout Community be run? Think of it this way: this place is your favorite local hangout. We want you to enjoy the atmosphere, talk to people who share similar interests, request and receive advice, and generally have an enjoyable time. The Scout Community should be a highlight of your day. We want you to tell stories, share photos, spread your knowledge, and tell us how Scout can deliver great products and experiences. Along the way, Scout Motors will share our journey to production with you.

    Scout is all about respect. We respect our heritage. We respect the land and outdoors. We respect each other. Every person should feel safe, included, and welcomed in the Scout Community. Being kind and courteous to the other forum members is non-negotiable. Friendly debates are welcomed and often produce great outcomes, but we don't want things to get too rowdy. Please take a moment to consider what you post, especially if you think it may insult others. We'll do our best to encourage friendly discourse and to keep the discussions flowing.

    So, welcome to the Scout Community! We encourage you to check back regularly as we plan to engage our members, share teasers, and participate in discussions. The world needs Scouts™. Let's get going.


    We are Scout Motors.
  1. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Traveler 2.0?

    Yes, that was a very early Chris Benjamin lead design build. Lots of little changes since.
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    ANNOUNCEMENT - New Login System for Scout Community Forums

    Hi all, We have been in the process of aligning the Scout Community forum login with our Scout Motors single-sign-on. Nothing has really changed other than if you log out (or get logged out due to a computer change or forum software upgrade) the next time you log in, it will take you to the...
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    Scout II Restoration Updates! - Colton Stevens

    Oh man, that turned out nice!
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Confirmed what the press release you posted said? Doesn't confirm anything regarding Scout.
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    Scout Connection Center Columbia, South Carolina

    Sorry, building security wasn't very pleasant. They don't work directly for us. Hopefully you can make it back during a game in the future. Eventually we will have multiple ways to see the vehicles, but this early on it is still tough.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Volkswagen has its own battery subsidiary called PowerCo. They are currently building another factory in Canada to support the North American market.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    The production vehicle will have a mechanical handle.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Let's point out that subsidies are handed out in this country for water, farming, oil, gas and on and on and on.
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    Traveler 2.0?

    This was an early development/design build. I believe the wheels were just generic aftermarket pieces.
  10. Jamie@ScoutMotors

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    New video out:
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    If you are a reservation holder, a Scout Community forum user, or someone who just signed up to get more information, you will receive emails from the new system.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Nothing to report on Summer testing. We have onging testing, but nothing new to share publicly. New reservation holder (and anyone that signed up for more info through our website) emails will start going out in the next two weeks. We just recently moved everything to a new system and...
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    Pavement Queen

    Yes, you would need an aftermarket setup to go that low. With the body-on-frame setup, getting it that low will have unique challenges, but people always find a way.
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    National tour when?

    Working on it more in earnest in 2026 as we get closer to production. There will be a small tour from Texas to LA Auto Show this fall. We are still locking down locations and dates. I'll post them here and in the forums as soon as I know and we will let all reservation holders know via email as...
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    RIGGHHHHT!

    Yikes.