Close

Search results

  • From all of us at Scout Motors, welcome to the Scout Community! We created this community to provide Scout vehicle owners, enthusiasts, and curiosity seekers with a place to engage in discussion, suggestions, stories, and connections. Supportive communities are sometimes hard to find, but we're determined to turn this into one.

    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.

    How will the Scout Community be run? Think of it this way: this place is your favorite local hangout. We want you to enjoy the atmosphere, talk to people who share similar interests, request and receive advice, and generally have an enjoyable time. The Scout Community should be a highlight of your day. We want you to tell stories, share photos, spread your knowledge, and tell us how Scout can deliver great products and experiences. Along the way, Scout Motors will share our journey to production with you.

    Scout is all about respect. We respect our heritage. We respect the land and outdoors. We respect each other. Every person should feel safe, included, and welcomed in the Scout Community. Being kind and courteous to the other forum members is non-negotiable. Friendly debates are welcomed and often produce great outcomes, but we don't want things to get too rowdy. Please take a moment to consider what you post, especially if you think it may insult others. We'll do our best to encourage friendly discourse and to keep the discussions flowing.

    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.


    We are Scout Motors.
  1. M

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Today's "mind set change" update: Discussing our Ioniq with a friend this weekend it occurred to me that we all have a tendency to equate process that we are used to, with "right" - and a tendency to equate process that is new or different with "wrong". He's a software engineer, smart guy...
  2. M

    Solid State Battery Tech for Dummies

    That was interesting, thanks
  3. M

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    I will try to keep up with my experiences here, if people find it useful. Here's another mindset change: Slow down. And I mean mentally; physically these are fast cars, drive as a fast as you want. Mentally, there is a lot to learn, to the point of being overwhelming coming from a 12 year...
  4. M

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    I'll be very curious to find out what our real world experiences are. So far, for around town errands, which is the bulk of our day-to-day driving, and a BEV's strong suit, the car is perfect. We've driven almost 300 miles for free, the alternative would have been 17-18 gallons of fuel, at...
  5. M

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Happy to, but I hate to have it in two places, is there a way to just move it? Mods, something you can do? Just realized I've been active on various forums for a long time, but have never moved a thread....
  6. M

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Strangely no, but we did get the V2L adaptor, so I can charge other peoples stuff from my car, just not my car from the house. Apparently in 2024 you needed to upgrade to the Limited package to get the Level 1 plug. Since we have Level 2 wiring in the plans for this year, I'm not concerned...
  7. M

    33 Months of EV driving...

    Really helpful, thanks!
  8. M

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    Yeah, the panels are on the roof and over-producing, so I'm looking forward to putting some of that into the car - but it requires a new panel, so the whole project will cost more than the 2 year car lease - so no big rush while charging is free, just want it done before the Scout gets here.
  9. M

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    OK, for what it's worth: Background: I live just outside of Denver, and learned to drive in my dad's '77 SSII, and very excited to have reservations for both a Traveler and a Terra - will decide truck or SUV when the time comes. Clicked the box for the Harvester Option on both - primarily due...
  10. M

    Off-Road EV

    Agreed - technology for the win. I didn't own an automatic until I was in my 30's, and quickly found out that engineers and computers are way smarter than I am - I see this as the next step in that transition. I still love the feel of rowing the gears behind a loud, carb-fed V8, but if I...
  11. M

    Home charging setup costs

    Appreciate the insight - yeah, $2k isn't the end of the world in the grand scheme of things, and it's relatively small compared to the cost of the new panel - for us, with the solar panels and other house mods our current panel is maxed out, so we'll do the new one, which should also give us...
  12. M

    Home charging setup costs

    A small fortune for me - I've got quotes from $1200-$2000 to run the wires (garage is on the opposite side of the house as the panel), and this is for a circuit appropriate to plug into anybrand charger - so that's not too bad. But, my 1991 house has a 100amp panel that is maxed out - so a new...
  13. M

    Lessons Learned on Range Anxiety

    Agreed, the more @SpaceEVDriver posts, the more I learn - thanks for the effort. Driving from the Denver area to Fairplay tomorrow in the snow, and will be topping off the gas tank before I go in case of delays, 4wd use, etc.. Based on your posts I am thinking I would do the same with my future...
  14. M

    FJ Cruiser filled the need for 51 years of missing Scout

    I feel you - my dad bought a '77 SSII brand new (and being my frugal dad of course ordered it with the 4 cylinder tractor engine) BUT that's the car I learned to drive in, the car I drove to high school - until the alternator held on with bailing wire and rust killed it, and the car I still...
  15. M

    Accessories Poll For Scouts

    Agreed - I voted sparingly (Paint Protection Film, Frunk Fridge, Rock Sliders, Roof Rack) because while it would be awesome to get great accessories for all the things on the list directly from SM, based on other brands on the market the aftermarket companies will likely come out with great options
  16. M

    Lessons Learned on Range Anxiety

    For what it's worth, after nearly 30 years together and multiple vehicles, the Infiniti QX30 fit both of us better than any other vehicle we've ever tried. Wasn't super easy for me to get in, but once in I didn't need to put the seat all the way back, and without question the most comfortable...
  17. M

    Lessons Learned on Range Anxiety

    I love it - your brain is where I think mine is going to go; I do the same thing prior to a vehicle purchase, (or any purchase, vacation planning, etc..) but once the decision is made I rarely remember to think about it again. I don't worry about TCO, but size is a big factor (I'm 6', my wife...
  18. M

    Lessons Learned on Range Anxiety

    As a non EV owner (yet) this has for the most part been a very useful thread - thanks to everybody for sharing their real world experiences. I think as technology and society advances "range anxiety" will go down just like "solar anxiety". Here's what I mean by that: I live in Colorado, and...
  19. M

    Where are EV chargers needed

    On that note, I've been seeing more and more fast charger lots at ski areas in Colorado over the past couple of years. That gives me hope, but since I'm in Colorado and 200 mile plus drives aren't unusual, I'm stll planning on the Harvester option. Would be great to drive from Denver to the...
  20. M

    Entry Model Specs, Premium Model Price?

    I feel like the same process happened with Grenadier - I was an early reservation holder (as I am with Scout, I reserved one of each and will decide when the time is right). My early Grenadier was expected to be about $60k, but when you could finally spec them out, one the way I wanted was...
View older results
Top Bottom