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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. Jasco

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

    Standardizing on a launch version is exactly the right move and making the build desireable makes sense as well considering they will be supply limited to start given the production ramp. They can launch at $85K and it wouldn't impact me directly because by the time my number comes up it will be...
  2. Jasco

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Yeah, I started the conversation as a thought exercise mostly because I am curious about the performance envelop of the EREV. I had no intention of fear mongering. I want to understand the level of planning required to manage past the initial 150 miles of battery range. There is so much talk...
  3. Jasco

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Well stated and I'm sure power management will be handled elegantly through software. That said, towing may not be as simple as gas and go. Charging will still be inportant in many scenarios so the weeks long boondocking trips people are touting EREVs for may not be as care free as first thought...
  4. Jasco

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    I'm pleasantly surprised by the math for the "built rig" scenario though I remain a tad skeptical on the performance front especailly if the RPM is capped on the engine for efficiency/longevity reasons. They put big engines in big vehicles for a reason. That said, a turbo would make a...
  5. Jasco

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

    That's a neat display. I wonder if it is for the kids to play with? If so, great idea.
  6. Jasco

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Many thanks for the thoughtful reply. This is excatly the information I was looking for and I think it helps set realistic expectations with the potential for people to be pleasantly surprised. There seems to be a blanket assumption that EREV technology has few if any limitations. We know...
  7. Jasco

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Not completely hypothetical. We can guess vehicle weight conservatively, and the weight of after market overlanding equipment isn't hard to identify. A conservative estimate of payload should be possible as well. Most importantly, Scout has at least informally announced the class of genset they...
  8. Jasco

    Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?

    Do we have enough information on the proposed engine for the Harverster? I recall hearing it will be a 4-cyclnder VW sourced unit. I ask because I am genuinely curious how that engine will perform in the scenario outlined by @ROMR_Casey. Let's assume a fully armored Scout on 35's with a roof...
  9. Jasco

    FB find of the day

    That makes sense to me. Would be interesting if that port were a low voltage solar input for battery maintenance or some other novel use case. Mostly I was just curious. Fun to speculate.
  10. Jasco

    FB find of the day

    I figured but didn't see the male end on the flap and the receiving end sort of looks like a large, recessed barrel plug.
  11. Jasco

    First Time EV Owner: Live experience report

    Not an issue if the car is gone when I get back form shopping!
  12. Jasco

    FB find of the day

    What's this?
  13. Jasco

    First Time EV Owner: Live experience report

    Or just add a solar charger and leave the fob on the dash while you shop for a couple of hours.... Doors unlocked of course. I'm full of good ideas this evening.
  14. Jasco

    First Time EV Owner: Live experience report

    I agree including a spare is the way to go but be careful when pulling that 33" or 35" tire off the tire carrier! I'm hoping Scout will have underside storage as an option as well, at least for 33's.
  15. Jasco

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

    I have lived this experience. Not fun. That said, this sounds like more of a civil engineering problem than a vehicle acceleration one. Even with utlra fast acceleration, human reaction itme and judgement (not questioning yours) play a large role when navigating the scenario you described. I...
  16. Jasco

    R2 Launch Watch

    I 100% agree and if Scout can pull off an $85k launch vehicle with a healthy uptake and a receptive response from the public and the media then I would actually be thrilled for them. I'm a patient buyer and can wait for a trim that meets my price/feature requirements and if it doesn't work out I...
  17. Jasco

    R2 Launch Watch

    This is exactly the challenge Scout is facing. I hope they can pull off the launch without a majority of their fan base feeling dissappointed by pricing. For now I'm persoanlly channeling @cyure - Hope and faith and rooting for Scout at the same time. Great product, great people.
  18. Jasco

    R2 Launch Watch

    I agree and my post was meant to be primarily about public perception towards a large price differential between announced and delivered. The R2's announced price of $45k and their delivered price $57,500 (without destination - apples to apples) is close enough ($12,500) with the bells and...
  19. Jasco

    R2 Launch Watch

    I get launch edition pricing being elevated and there is certainly some value associated witht the added features, but advertising $60k and launching at $85k - 90k is a really bad look. The puiblic has seen this show before and people are upset almost everytime. The launch headline becomes Scout...
  20. Jasco

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

    The 4Runner's air dam is comically large and hangs super low for an offroad vehicle, but it makes for a great example.
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