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  • 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. kb2crk

    Top Five Accessories For The New Scout

    Believe it or not Toyota has a facility in Georgia where a dealer can send a vehicle that is close to the requested spec and they will add or change the options on that specific car to order. Now it does increase the price so most people will go with the as equipped close enough or go a step...
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    Top Five Accessories For The New Scout

    Options for a scout, Removable hard top soft top option Rubber floor for entire interior ( makes it easier to wash the mud out) water proof seats (see above) water proof electrics and electronics ( dont need to fry anything while washing it out) A big enough front bumper winch to pull itself...
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    Realistic range concerns.

    Now Now that happened to Ned Beatty in Georgia........
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    Regenerative Braking and Flat towing, "four-down towing" or "dinghy towing."

    Flat tow behind an RV is an awesome idea, I wouldn't care if it recharges but that would be an added bonus. The vintage looking scout EV would look great behind my 1976 Dodge Travco Mahal class A.
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    No regenerative braking!!!!!!!

    Regen has its good and bad points. The ability to coast on level ground is a huge energy saver in ICE vehicles and would make sense in an EV at highway speeds. With off roading regen would be great for a long steep downhill but not so good for a slippery uphill climb where it could cause a loss...
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    Welcome and Introductions!

    Hello everyone, New here but interested in the Scout. Way back when in 1990 I had a 79 Scout II and it was one of my Favorite vehicles. Loved driving it with the roof off and being able to wash the interior out with a garden hose after a fun day of mudding. An electric scout would make a fine...