How much more would you pay for a Launch Edition Scout

[cyure]

I doubt it. Scout has said they are coming out with the EREV first. I only expect a single "launch" model. Since the EREV comes first, the launch edition will be an EREV. At this point, the BEV is most likely going to be a footnote if they finally get around to it.

I guess I’m just thinking of it like Rivian. They had a launch edition of the quad R1S. It was an R1S just a different motor setup right.

 

[MaddMatt]

Hard to answer this far out, like others have said it comes down to a cost/benefit equation. For the Scout it likely won't be an issue for me, as I have no interest in an EREV at this time, but we'll see what the next 2-3 years brings. As a straight "jump to the front of the line" cost, the answer is $0.

For the R2, after reviewing the specs my 1st choice would be the Premium, there's really nothing on the Performance package that I actually want, but if the stars align and we decide we want it whenever our reservation comes up (this fall, maybe?) then the extra value appears to be good enough that I'd be taking the Premium, but with 20" wheels.

 

[cyure]

Hard to answer this far out, like others have said it comes down to a cost/benefit equation. For the Scout it likely won't be an issue for me, as I have no interest in an EREV at this time, but we'll see what the next 2-3 years brings. As a straight "jump to the front of the line" cost, the answer is $0.

For the R2, after reviewing the specs my 1st choice would be the Premium, there's really nothing on the Performance package that I actually want, but if the stars align and we decide we want it whenever our reservation comes up (this fall, maybe?) then the extra value appears to be good enough that I'd be taking the Premium, but with 20" wheels.

I have a question. I always do.

Now that the R2 specs have been released are they still taking reservations? How does that work if you want one after launch, when they aren’t readily available to purchase?

 

[RodorW]

I doubt it. Scout has said they are coming out with the EREV first. I only expect a single "launch" model. Since the EREV comes first, the launch edition will be an EREV. At this point, the BEV is most likely going to be a footnote if they finally get around to it.

The model will be the traveler, the power train can be swapped and scout will have to be able to support them during the first wave because they can’t guarantee that EREV reservations will stay that way at final purchase

 

[J Alynn]

I doubt it. Scout has said they are coming out with the EREV first. I only expect a single "launch" model. Since the EREV comes first, the launch edition will be an EREV. At this point, the BEV is most likely going to be a footnote if they finally get around to it.

They’ve said priority but they haven’t said first. And plant can roll with both models at same time so it may not be that simple.

 

[ChasingCoral]

They’ve said priority but they haven’t said first. And plant can roll with both models at same time so it may not be that simple.

So what does priority mean?

 

[Scoutsie]

So what does priority mean?

The most straightforward answer I’ve seen, straight from Jamie, is that there are a lot more orders for Harvester Travelers than anything else. Obviously, if that’s where the demand is, isn’t that what they would want to get made first?

Post in thread 'Actual delay official and order of deliveries confirmed?'

Mar 5, 2026

Scott Keogh, during a meeting with journalists yesterday, said production would start in 2027 with customer deliveries in 2028. He also mentioned 87% of our reservations were for EREV and that we obviously want to get the vehicles people want into their hands. Our customer service teams get asked all the time when EREV is coming since so many people have reserved it, and they have been adjusting the language on our FAQ to try to ease the repeated questions. That's where the word prioritize came from, and it could change again.

The good news is that our platform supports both EREV and BEV...

• Jamie@ScoutMotors

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[J Alynn]

So what does priority mean?

Ah-ha. That’s the magic-we don’t actually know. The thinking (for me anyway) is that the EREV is further behind in development but has more demand. Therefore they are prioritizing it to wrap it up and then running both in production with a higher number of EREVs. But that is also open to interpret-if the geopolitical nonsense keeps up and we are all paying $5/gallon when Scout launches the take rate could swing hard to all BEV models then -would Scout get busy building more BEV’s.
Still too many “what” questions to answer

 

[speedrye]

Ah-ha. That’s the magic-we don’t actually know. The thinking (for me anyway) is that the EREV is further behind in development but has more demand. Therefore they are prioritizing it to wrap it up and then running both in production with a higher number of EREVs. But that is also open to interpret-if the geopolitical nonsense keeps up and we are all paying $5/gallon when Scout launches the take rate could swing hard to all BEV models then -would Scout get busy building more BEV’s.
Still too many “what” questions to answer

They've known of the overwhelming support for the EREV now for some time, so I'm thinking engineering resources likely got reallocated. Still, the EREV is a lot more complex, so I'm curious what the development delta is between the models nowadays.

As far as priority, there's no telling. Despite my "priority" with Rivian, I got bumped down a bit because they weren't selling in my state at the time. So many factors can affect this.

 

[Mousehunter]

The Traveler has more reservations - so at a bare minimum I would production would prioritize them (more units made than the Terra). Same with the Harvester. I would expect them to prioritize them (more units made) than the BEV. The Harvester started development later and is more complicated. It will need to get more priority to even be released at nearly the same time as the BEV. About the only thing definitive I have seen is that Scout intends to be delivering EREV's in 2028. That was important for them to announce - as I am sure EREV reservation holders were probably worried that the later start and more complexity could seriously delay the Harvester delivery dates.

That said, I don't think I have actually read (from Scout) that the release of the BEV will be delayed (either intentionally or due to further development). It is still conceivable that there will still be a dual launch - with just the majority of production to fulfill EREV reservations (which is reasonable, as there are about 9x as many of them).

 

[RodorW]

I think it will depend on how they actually do the orders, but while its clear the Traveler will be first off the line, depending on how they convert real orders, it’s likely scout will be at full intention to run both Harvester and BEV off the line to fulfill orders. Unless scout takes our actual deposits before production starts they can’t guarantee that reservation holders won’t change there minds on what they want, or that they’ll convert.

 

[cyure]

The Traveler has more reservations - so at a bare minimum I would production would prioritize them (more units made than the Terra). Same with the Harvester. I would expect them to prioritize them (more units made) than the BEV. The Harvester started development later and is more complicated. It will need to get more priority to even be released at nearly the same time as the BEV. About the only thing definitive I have seen is that Scout intends to be delivering EREV's in 2028. That was important for them to announce - as I am sure EREV reservation holders were probably worried that the later start and more complexity could seriously delay the Harvester delivery dates.

That said, I don't think I have actually read (from Scout) that the release of the BEV will be delayed (either intentionally or due to further development). It is still conceivable that there will still be a dual launch - with just the majority of production to fulfill EREV reservations (which is reasonable, as there are about 9x as many of them).

They have said the Traveker is coming first. That we do know.

 

[jasdeep27b]

agree with others. Really comes down the offering. The extra $s one is spending on the R2 launch edition is essentially made up by including optional items. What would be a shame is if Scout followed a similar timeline for releasing different trims. So essentially (if I use ratios from the R2). A 77K scout would be available maybe mid 28. A 72K scout would be end of 28. 65K mid 29 and the 60K version at the end of 29.

 

[cyure]

agree with others. Really comes down the offering. The extra $s one is spending on the R2 launch edition is essentially made up by including optional items. What would be a shame is if Scout followed a similar timeline for releasing different trims. So essentially (if I use ratios from the R2). A 77K scout would be available maybe mid 28. A 72K scout would be end of 28. 65K mid 29 and the 60K version at the end of 29.

That’s entirely too long.

 

[J Alynn]

The Traveler has more reservations - so at a bare minimum I would production would prioritize them (more units made than the Terra). Same with the Harvester. I would expect them to prioritize them (more units made) than the BEV. The Harvester started development later and is more complicated. It will need to get more priority to even be released at nearly the same time as the BEV. About the only thing definitive I have seen is that Scout intends to be delivering EREV's in 2028. That was important for them to announce - as I am sure EREV reservation holders were probably worried that the later start and more complexity could seriously delay the Harvester delivery dates.

That said, I don't think I have actually read (from Scout) that the release of the BEV will be delayed (either intentionally or due to further development). It is still conceivable that there will still be a dual launch - with just the majority of production to fulfill EREV reservations (which is reasonable, as there are about 9x as many of them).

The other point to make is 2028 isn’t defined. Originally it was very end of ‘27. 2028 could mean late February-everyone assumes a year change means 365 days but it may be they just wanted some additional buffer and ‘28 opens up 12 full months but I’m sure they want cars in drivers hands ASAP so I suspect early deliveries could still happen very end of ‘27 but safely thinking Q1 of 2028

 

[Logan]

agree with others. Really comes down the offering. The extra $s one is spending on the R2 launch edition is essentially made up by including optional items. What would be a shame is if Scout followed a similar timeline for releasing different trims. So essentially (if I use ratios from the R2). A 77K scout would be available maybe mid 28. A 72K scout would be end of 28. 65K mid 29 and the 60K version at the end of 29.

To be honest, this is where my head is at right now. I was doing the same math earlier, and I really, really think its most likely that we're going to see launch editions around $80k. With the cheaper trims coming later.

And, I do suspect that there could be some extra options thrown in for "free" in that launch edition. But I feel it is most likely to be the most expensive trim. I'd love if that same logic was applied to a lower trim (ie, the launch edition was the same price as the mid/low trim, but with features of the mid-upper trims), but I don't think thats going to happen, unless Scout specifically wants to take a hit on increasing customer goodwill (consumer surplus. Sometimes I have to prove to myself that I can I still remember my Econ 101 )

But as $60k was a bit on the spendy side for me already, I am mentally preparing myself to wait for a while.

I'd love if somehow no matter when we ordered, if early reservation orders + forum members got some sort of discount. But I also realize I'm not a first year forum member (joined like the day after the reveal, reservation within 18hrs of the reveal, as I had to sleep on the decision ), so I might not qualify for that either.

And to be clear, I don't blame Scout for this. Its just the way that makes the most sense to sell things when your production capacity is brand new. When you're producing slower, sell the ones that make you more profit first. Once the production gets faster/more efficient, ramp to the volume models. It is what it is.

 

[J Alynn]

To be honest, this is where my head is at right now. I was doing the same math earlier, and I really, really think its most likely that we're going to see launch editions around $80k. With the cheaper trims coming later.

And, I do suspect that there could be some extra options thrown in for "free" in that launch edition. But I feel it is most likely to be the most expensive trim. I'd love if that same logic was applied to a lower trim (ie, the launch edition was the same price as the mid/low trim, but with features of the mid-upper trims), but I don't think thats going to happen, unless Scout specifically wants to take a hit on increasing customer goodwill (consumer surplus. Sometimes I have to prove to myself that I can I still remember my Econ 101 )

But as $60k was a bit on the spendy side for me already, I am mentally preparing myself to wait for a while.

I'd love if somehow no matter when we ordered, if early reservation orders + forum members got some sort of discount. But I also realize I'm not a first year forum member (joined like the day after the reveal, reservation within 18hrs of the reveal, as I had to sleep on the decision ), so I might not qualify for that either.

And to be clear, I don't blame Scout for this. Its just the way that makes the most sense to sell things when your production capacity is brand new. When you're producing slower, sell the ones that make you more profit first. Once the production gets faster/more efficient, ramp to the volume models. It is what it is.

All I know is if launch jumps out on top of the top of the line model version it would likely push $95K. I’m expecting $85K which is a LOT of money but assuming I can get into a launch I think it would be cool to have a unique vehicle

 

[maynard]

All I know is if launch jumps out on top of the top of the line model version it would likely push $95K. I’m expecting $85K which is a LOT of money but assuming I can get into a launch I think it would be cool to have a unique vehicle

I’m hoping it will be less than that!

 

[J Alynn]

I’m hoping it will be less than that!

To me -logic says a mid level trim as that is what most people will order and the launch aspect is a bonus “upgrade”. Maybe a few top tier items and a few launch only features and BAM-Bob’s your uncle

 

[maynard]

To me -logic says a mid level trim as that is what most people will order and the launch aspect is a bonus “upgrade”. Maybe a few top tier items and a few launch only features and BAM-Bob’s your uncle

Best part is I am actually in Dothan AL visiting my uncle Bob!!!