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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. strider

    Try before you buy?

    I expect they'll have a factory tour event for reservation holders. It would be great if there would be an event within the event for the community members - we cold have name tags with our screen names on it. It's always fun to put a face to a name.
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    Don't let the Scout become a status symbol; why $60k misses the point of the Revival

    Oh, I forgot to add that the cost of capital for Chinese companies is zero since the govt funds them. The govt also commits espionage on their behalf and gives them other company's secrets. Basically this is like a sporting event where one person is on steroids. But instead of banning the...
  3. strider

    Initial Production Release

    The order may also come down to supplier readiness. If they can't get engines they may go with BEVs first. If they are limited by battery cells they may go EREV as it has a smaller battery pack. They are going to be solving a million problems as they get the line up and running and will...
  4. strider

    Try before you buy?

    Oh no. I reserved a Traveller on 10/25/24 and a Terra on 12/19/24. I'm definitely getting the Traveller to replace my Model X. The Terra is an option at this point. Our tiny farm needs a truck but we don't really need a full size truck. A Slate probably makes more sense. I forgot to offer...
  5. strider

    Try before you buy?

    I will buy one based on pictures but I assume they will do like Tesla did with the Model S and invite people for factory tours with test drives and then do a nationwide tour (like they've been doing with the prototypes) with a schedule and people can come to the one nearest to them. Once they...
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    Don't let the Scout become a status symbol; why $60k misses the point of the Revival

    Well, that will be the test. If the Chinese can MAKE (not just assemble a bunch of Chinese parts made by slaves with no environmental controls by state-owned companies that never have to make a profit) fully-featured cars in the US or Canada for the same prices they can in China, then you are...
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    Regenerative braking

    I do get the muscle memory aspect of it in that it mimics an ICE, but unlike an ICE it is not doing anything mechanical - just so everyone's cool with that. Unfortunately, you won't be able to repeat your Acura trick with the Scout - all electrics use a deceleration rate threshold at which...
  8. strider

    Want a Scout. Don't want the Drama!

    In 10 years the battery size only increased by 10kWh (the current models have 95kWh batteries) but range increased 145 miles. That ~4.5%/year in range. Mpge went from 89 to 124 (3.4%/year). Power went from 416 to 670 (nearly 5%/year). I wouldn't classify that as "essentially the same."...
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    Want a Scout. Don't want the Drama!

    Thanks for the info - I forgot about the Electric G-Wagen. 239 miles of range and 4.1 0-60 for $160k? Scout beats it on literally every measure (except perhaps number of appearances on C-list celebrity Instagram feeds). I won't hold my breath with Stellantis - although my 12 year old daughter...
  10. strider

    Regenerative braking

    I have never had paddles. My ICE cars have been manual shift (1985 Nissan pickup, 2000 TJ, 2003 WRX, 2006 Corvette) or regular automatics (2007 WK Diesel). That being said, I understand their use in an ICE that has a transmission to shift gears. But... EVs don't have gears. This is...
  11. strider

    Want a Scout. Don't want the Drama!

    Dude. Please stop. Go read your post that started this thread. Literally your first sentence was, "I think the Scout is going to be a flop." That is literally the OPPOSITE of being "open to the fact that it's could be fantastic." You come in like a belligerent ass, dooming a product and...
  12. strider

    Want a Scout. Don't want the Drama!

    Uhhhhh. Having owned a 2012 Model S P85 previously and now a 2018 Model S 100D and 2022 Model X Plaid your statement is objectively false. The 2012 Model S had a 265 mile range. The current model is 410. 2012 Model S85 0-60 5.4, current model 3.1. Further, we paid $100k for our 2012 P85...
  13. strider

    Regenerative braking

    I hope Scout follows GM's path. NO PADDLES! Just blend regen on the brake pedal and also have a toggle for one pedal driving. Go drive a new Equinox or Blazer EV. They nailed it IMO (this coming from a 16-year Tesla owner). IMO paddles are a gimmick to live out someone's F1 fantasies. Yes...
  14. strider

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Glad you all are here! I'm hoping to get a leftover '26 model later this year when the '27s come out so it will be a new vehicle purchase. A close family friend is a Chevy salesperson so hopefully he can bundle in as much extra stuff as possible. I also hope they have some incentives to clear...
  15. strider

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Thanks for the info! Didn't realize they give you that long for a trial. I just saw where "remote start" required a $15/month Onstar subscription.
  16. strider

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Good point. I meant it should be table stakes for a clean sheet design from a non-legacy manufacturer. I am looking into an Equinox EV for my son and I am reading some troubling things about their app. Seems they tried to cobble together stuff from the old OnStar network and an app that is...
  17. strider

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    So with every EV I've used (Tesla and Volvo), as soon as you open the door it will engage the HVAC based on the last settings for that driver (Tesla will keep track of driver profiles and tied to phone key or keyfob and will activate the seating, mirror, infotainment, and HVAC settings of that...
  18. strider

    Bi-directional Charging / Home Power Backup

    In Tesla's case they don't want to compete with their Powerwall home battery solution. But in general, manufacturers are worried that people will abuse their batteries and cause warranty issues - powering your house with the car doesn't run the odometer so the batteries are experiencing charge...
  19. strider

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    That should be table stakes for an app. The Tesla app lets you choose temp, defrost, fan speed, plus steering wheel and seat heaters.
  20. strider

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Ha! You taught me something today. Tesla calls it "Keep." I have always turned on dog mode when I wanted the car to maintain temp after I exited.
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