Recent content by MountainDad

  • 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.

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    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.


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  1. MountainDad

    Solar Panel Roof

    I'm looking at a Scout Traveler Harvester for more practical reasons - EVs have fantastic torque and power; they have very low running costs, and so far, plugging them in to my L2 charger overnight is far cheaper than filling up a tank with fuel. We have 2 EVs for daily drivers - a PS2 and a...
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    Solar Panel Roof

    Even with my array of panels, which is enough to basically make electricity for my 3500 sqft house free, it would take more than 2 days to charge my 75kWh Polestar battery using the sun alone, with all power dedicated directly to vehicle charging. Solar panels just aren't that efficient yet - or...
  3. MountainDad

    Solar Panel Roof

    Likewise with my Polestar 2 with black interior. There is no shade to close, but the UV and IR rejecting glass roof is quite effective.
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    Solar Panel Roof

    I'd rather have the Harvester and not have to deal with laying out panels, or getting stuck because it rained for two days straight and the solar panels were useless dead weight. I'd rather save that space for beer and steaks.
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    Solar Panel Roof

    Take these claims with a HUGE grain of salt. Practically speaking, assume you'll average perhaps half that on any day that isn't perfect Rocky Mountain September bluebird from dawn to dusk.
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    Scout Traveler SUV Green Off-Road Concept

    Bronze wheels with the green would be🤌🏼
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    Solar Panel Roof

    Any kind of solar roof for an EV simply isn't feasible because of the amount of real estate available and the size of a vehicle battery. I have 17 solar panels on my roof at home - each one is about 3x5 feet. These are the best, most current ones available on the market that were made in the US...
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    Colorado Event

    I hope to see Scout Motors @Jamie@ScoutMotors at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest at the end of June here in Colorado Springs.
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    Size comparison

    As compared to my 2017 Land Rover Discovery, the Traveler is actually a few inches shorter *without* the spare tire carrier, but a fair bit longer with it. This will make it difficult to fit in my garage without removing the carrier or doing some serious garage Tetris. The Traveler is about 2"...
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    Colorado Event

    Don't wait - email your state reps now. I emailed mine down here in COS as soon as I heard about the bill - my State House rep (R) hadn't heard of the bill and promised to look into it. I plan to follow up with them again. If you wait until the hearing they won't have time to get educated about it.
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    Colorado Event

    Wish I could have come up for it from Colorado Springs, but this is Space Symposium week - definitely interested in the Outside Festival appearance!
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    Dealership cartels - horror stories

    Yep, the "market adjustment" is the epitome of dealership cartels nonsense. Land Rover penalized dealerships that tried this when the New Discovery (Discovery 5) and New Defender came out, by reducing allocations.
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    Should There Be an EV "Tax Penalty"?

    @Cranky Canuck's situation in America's Future 52nd State 😜 is different than it is in most (other... 😝) US states. I have no idea how Canada pays for its road upkeep (it certainly is not free to him even if it is a public good), but I would imagine it's a significant bill - weather (not...
  14. MountainDad

    Should There Be an EV "Tax Penalty"?

    In Colorado, our registration fees are also based on the car's value with some portion of it based on tiered weight classes (for my Land Rover that's a little less than $16 out of about $500 this year for a 7 year old vehicle), but the vast majority of this is a specific ownership tax in lieu of...
  15. MountainDad

    Should There Be an EV "Tax Penalty"?

    Here in Colorado, 65% of the first 7 cents per gallon of fuel taxes and 60% of all fuel taxes collected above 7 cents per gallon go to state highway maintenance funds. 26% of the first 7 cents and 22% of all fuel taxes above the first 7 cents goes to counties for county road maintenance. 9% of...