Ev Delay

[mbeadnell]

Not a good start if true

Scout Reportedly To Delay EV For Hybrid As VW Runs Low On Cash - The Autopian

Volkswagen subbrand Scout Motors will launch an electric truck and SUV in 2027, and one report indicates the first versions will be EREVs.

www.theautopian.com

 

[THil08]

Not a good start if true

Scout Reportedly To Delay EV For Hybrid As VW Runs Low On Cash - The Autopian

Volkswagen subbrand Scout Motors will launch an electric truck and SUV in 2027, and one report indicates the first versions will be EREVs.

www.theautopian.com

Well it’s not Scouts fault, it’s VW. They shouldn’t buy so many companies if they know that they are financially unstable. Which has been the case for years with VW, it’s nothing new at this point.

The only good thing is that @Jamie@ScoutMotors has already replied and has said that this is just speculation.

And you know that The Autopian is all speculation and rumors, by the fact that no other new company is reporting this. The Autopian is a huge click media.

 

[cyure]

Not a good start if true

Scout Reportedly To Delay EV For Hybrid As VW Runs Low On Cash - The Autopian

Volkswagen subbrand Scout Motors will launch an electric truck and SUV in 2027, and one report indicates the first versions will be EREVs.

www.theautopian.com

We had quite a back and forth today in the extra extra thread on this article today. Consensus was we don’t know anything specific yet and Jamie pretty much stated the same thing. If you aren’t following him yet he’s a good one to follow. He keeps us updated from the manufacturer side. @Jamie@ScoutMotors.

 

[rfk]

I've seen enough "nothing has been decided yet" quotes in my professional lifetime which lead me to believe me BEV delay is a done deal. Wild guess is EREV in late-2027 for MY28 only if its catch-up development is far enough along, otherwise MY29? Best case BEV maybe MY29-30?

For us it just means wife and oldest kid would get cars (probably FHEV for both) as dad waits for a swanky BEV.

 

[cyure]

I've seen enough "nothing has been decided yet" quotes in my professional lifetime which lead me to believe me BEV delay is a done deal. Wild guess is EREV in late-2027 for MY28 only if its catch-up development is far enough along, otherwise MY29? Best case BEV maybe MY29-30?

For us it just means wife and oldest kid would get cars (probably FHEV for both) as dad waits for a swanky BEV.

I’m sorry, but respectfully, I don’t agree with this at all. I understand trying to read the tea leaves around here, but this is all just speculation. If the plant is ready to go end of year ‘27 why would they delay a BEV if it’s ready to go sooner? Let’s say the reservations are 40% for BEV. That’s still 40%, it’s not like it’s 5% or something.

Honestly, until Jamie or SM gives us definitive information I’m just impatiently waiting.

When it comes down to it, they want to sell cars, but something has to go first. One segment of the forum is going to be really happy when their dream goes first and everyone else will be disappointed that they have to wait. If BEV is first, yay! If it isn’t, I’m in it for the long haul and I’ll be waiting with you.

 

[MountainDad]

I'd rather have the Harvester anyway, but either way - many automakers including those who have invested heavily in BEV production are slowing down or turning back. I do think data is showing that consumers feel BEVs aren't worth it without heavy government and state subsidies.

 

[Chavannigans]

Well it’s not Scouts fault, it’s VW. They shouldn’t buy so many companies if they know that they are financially unstable. Which has been the case for years with VW, it’s nothing new at this point.

The only good thing is that @Jamie@ScoutMotors has already replied and has said that this is just speculation.

And you know that The Autopian is all speculation and rumors, by the fact that no other new company is reporting this. The Autopian is a huge click media.

I agree that this is not an official announcement so we can’t necessarily trust the information, but the Autopian is not a complete rumor rag.

They have the most detailed information about Scouts plans for their service model. It was all official and revealed during a press event and all the information in that story was direct from Scout.

Nuance matters.

Until Jamie says this particular story is true, I agree it’s speculation, but I won’t discount their organization completely either.

 

[R1TVT]

I'd rather have the Harvester anyway, but either way - many automakers including those who have invested heavily in BEV production are slowing down or turning back. I do think data is showing that consumers feel BEVs aren't worth it without heavy government and state subsidies.

Unless you ask almost anyone that actually owns one - LOL.

 

[SaraLiz]

Regardless of speculation, I hope that Scout provides official info on release timing sooner rather than later, so anyone who might be affected by a potential delay can adjust expectations.

 

[THil08]

Regardless of speculation, I hope that Scout provides official info on release timing sooner rather than, so anyone who might be affected by a potential delay can adjust expectations.

maybe tomorrow

 

[J Alynn]

I’m sorry, but respectfully, I don’t agree with this at all. I understand trying to read the tea leaves around here, but this is all just speculation. If the plant is ready to go end of year ‘27 why would they delay a BEV if it’s ready to go sooner? Let’s say the reservations are 40% for BEV. That’s still 40%, it’s not like it’s 5% or something.

Honestly, until Jamie or SM gives us definitive information I’m just impatiently waiting.

When it comes down to it, they want to sell cars, but something has to go first. One segment of the forum is going to be really happy when their dream goes first and everyone else will be disappointed that they have to wait. If BEV is first, yay! If it isn’t, I’m in it for the long haul and I’ll be waiting with you.

If BEV is first-which logically makes sense I’ll be thrilled and I hope those on the fence give BEV a chance. I know it isn’t for some scenarios but I bet there are a lot of people on this forum who are hesitant because it’s new and gambling on it may make them believers

 

[J Alynn]

Regardless of speculation, I hope that Scout provides official info on release timing sooner rather than, so anyone who might be affected by a potential delay can adjust expectations.

I 100% agree with that and have said it as well. I have dreamed for 34 years of having a Scout so I’m in it but at some point I, like many will lose patience waiting and move one. But after nearly 3 years I’m still here and still cheering for Scout Motors

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I’m still on the fence between the Terra and Traveler Harvester. If Scout gives us the Terra on 37’s with the Harvester, I have some serious decisions to make. I’m kind of rooting for the Full EV to come first so I have more time to think.

 

[THil08]

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/scout-motors-expected-to-start-erev-sales-first-as-parent-volkswagen-runs-low-on-cash-259626.html

New article. Maybe it is real...

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/scout-motors-expected-to-start-erev-sales-first-as-parent-volkswagen-runs-low-on-cash-259626.html

New article. Maybe it is real...

My advice on this is to do what we did with nightly TV news decades ago. We stopped watching it! I would treat these articles the same way. The publishers are after clicks, just avert your eyes and ‘enhance your calm’.

 

[J Alynn]

My advice on this is to do what we did with nightly TV news decades ago. We stopped watching it! I would treat these articles the same way. The publishers are after clicks, just avert your eyes and ‘enhance your calm’.

Thank you for the wise advice

 

[THil08]

like come on! where are all the one year since reveal articles? They should be discussing how well the market has replied to the legend coming back. we have to be at least 200K+ reservations by now. Scout has over 200k followers on instagram.

 

[chucchinchilla]

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/scout-motors-expected-to-start-erev-sales-first-as-parent-volkswagen-runs-low-on-cash-259626.html

New article. Maybe it is real...

New article that references the same Manager Magazin article as theautopian did at the top of this thread. Other than more editorials, nothing new really.

 

[chucchinchilla]

Since this is a dedicated thread on this subject I'll add my 3 thoughts here..
1. If rumors are true and a call had to be made, this is the right call given 80% of reservations are EREV.
2. If EREV is behind in development compared to BEV, then we could be looking at a delayed launch. This is better than launching half baked like so many other automakers are doing these days, but still.
3. If launch is delayed to accommodate EREV first, then BEV is even further back. So what, 2029? While nothing in life is set in stone, I'm pretty sure my next daily driver is a BEV so this is no bueno.

NB: Scout will and should deny what I'm suggesting above. I've done that myself on product launches at global companies where it's 100% one thing until it isn't, however to level set my own expectations, that's what I'm forecasting and hope to be proven wrong in a couple years.