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    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.

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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. Cranky Canuck

    Please, No Free Fast Charging Credits

    Some basic EV education for new owners would definitely go a long way...especially for GM vehicles lol
  2. Cranky Canuck

    Please, No Free Fast Charging Credits

    I was just using new EV owner/100% thing as an example. My main point was that giving away free DCFC charging to new EVs typically leads to bad experiences for the owners and those around them. If freebies are to be given away, they should enhance the EV experience and not detract from it and...
  3. Cranky Canuck

    Please, No Free Fast Charging Credits

    A common thing companies seem to be doing with new EVs has been to give free fast charging credits on one network or another along with the purchase of a new vehicle. Please Scout, don't do this! As a long time EV driver I have some insight as to why this is a terrible practice that should be...
  4. Cranky Canuck

    Will there be toys?

    I would like a Hot Wheels Scout please!
  5. Cranky Canuck

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

    Yep, all very good points.
  6. Cranky Canuck

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

    I've done many cross country road trips in my EV. I did a 1000kms in one day just for fun once and I routinely drive through the back woods of Ontario for many many hours visiting my partner's family cottage. I can understand your concerns coming from a fossil vehicle with limited EV experience...
  7. Cranky Canuck

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

    It was an interesting read and I found it amusing that it mentioned the Volt and i3, both of which have range extenders and both of which were discontinued. There's a reason why they were discontinued. The hint is at the beginning of the article where they say that idea behind a range extender...
  8. Cranky Canuck

    "If you follow what the masses say you'll soon find out that the "m" is silent." - Dave Ramsey

    "If you follow what the masses say you'll soon find out that the "m" is silent." - Dave Ramsey
  9. Cranky Canuck

    New Scout To Be Revealed On October 24, 2024

    Love the overhead compass!! Can't wait!!
  10. Cranky Canuck

    Interior space

    Because it's a clean sheet EV platform they don't have the same constraints that a combustion-based platform has so there should be more room in the second row. Dedicated EV platforms tend to maximize internal volume because they don't need to account for a big engine up front. We'll see how...
  11. Cranky Canuck

    Whew...

    I'm not arguing that EVs don't require raw materials, they obviously do but EVs aren't necessarily much heavier than similar ICE vehicles. Just a few examples to illustrate my point: Lexus LS460 Sedan: 4,674 lbs Hyundai Ioniq 6: 4,462 lbs BMW 3 Series: 4,138 lbs Tesla Model 3: 4,054 lbs BMW...
  12. Cranky Canuck

    Whew...

    Biofuels will never make up enough fuel to matter and are generally a waste of resources, especially fuels like ethanol that displace food crops. They're hugely energy intensive to make and cause more pollution and CO2 than they prevent. We should be growing food, not fuel. Landfill methane will...
  13. Cranky Canuck

    Whew...

    I know some people are hesitant but for me a new combustion or hybrid vehicle is thoroughly uninteresting. I have no interest in ever going back to a fossil vehicle.
  14. Cranky Canuck

    Whew...

    Given that the renders in this video aren't even consistent in what they show I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is fake and Caterpiller has no plans to enter the consumer space with a pickup truck. This is just some internet designer's fevered dream posing as "fact". Also it appears to...
  15. Cranky Canuck

    NOW CLOSED. Limited-Time Scout Community Merchandise

    Wish I could but I live in Can't-ada, a magical land where American companies are apparently unable to ship things. :( Hopefully it won't be the same when it comes time to actually order the vehicles...
  16. Cranky Canuck

    Switches and Knobs?

    I find Hyundai has struck a nice balance. My Ioniq 5 has switches and knobs for the things that make sense and a touchscreen for everything else. It's a pretty conventional modern car inside compared to most EVs and it does really well in Canadian winters here so I've been extremely happy with...
  17. Cranky Canuck

    GFC / Rivian Build Series Part 1

    He wasn't exactly "driving slowly" down fire roads lol they cut to his speedometer and he was going almost 100 mph haha Drive any vehicle at that speed and you're going to see a big range hit!
  18. Cranky Canuck

    Scout Motors - who are your competitors?

    Thanks for putting numbers to the sizes because I also thought it was an odd comment. His heart seems set on a 4runner for whatever reason, I just assume he's watched too many car camping 'overlanding' videos on YouTube. I think it's a mistake to put EVs in a box where they don't compete with...
  19. Cranky Canuck

    Scout Motors - who are your competitors?

    I have a friend in the market for a new 4x4 and he was looking at a Rivian but says they're "too small" somehow and too expensive which I get. He's currently looking at a 4Runner because Jeeps and Broncos are too unreliable. So really I think the Scout's competition is the 4Runner. If SM can...
  20. Cranky Canuck

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

    Interesting news but I wouldn't hold your breath for magical improvements to charging speeds or anything. I wonder how the solved the ceramic separator cracking issue and the issues around the cells not working below 5 degrees C?
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