Agreed.
Unless they produce a Tacoma or 4Runner BEV with >350 miles range in the next few years, I don't think we'll go back. Maybe if they release a Land Cruiser BEV, but it'll probably be way out of our price range.
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Unless they produce a Tacoma or 4Runner BEV with >350 miles range in the next few years, I don't think we'll go back. Maybe if they release a Land Cruiser BEV, but it'll probably be way out of our price range.
I don't know, it sounds like more speculation. I don't recall Scout Motors confirming it was behind.
Was the EREv considered a few weeks to a month before the reveal? Yes.
Nothing has been confirmed yet. Just a few weeks ago Jamie posted that they will ramp up production so in the beginning that may mean limited trim options, which makes sense in a brand new factory. At least to me it does.
Let's do a (very) hypothetical scenario. Let's say Harvester and BEV cost the same to make. Let's say Scout sells 100,000 Harvesters. If Scout charges only $1,000 for the Harvester, they make $100 million! That's why they do it. One thousand dollars spread out over a loan or lease is not much. It would have a negligible impact on sales.
Supply and demand. I remind people in my industry-majority of tile is porcelain and made the same so why is one tile $1.99/s.f. And another $12.99/s.f. And the answer is that -want/desire or which is more emotionally appealing!
Well 1k is manageable. But well done on the hypothetical scenario. Brings reality to the chat
The question in the works is its probability going to be 5-10k more. Or maybe 60k is the base starting for both. Because technically harvester is missing about half the battery. Which could potentially equal to the price of harvester. Therefore making the same base price. Which in theory would make Scout probably the best American auto manufacturer out there. For having fair equal pricing. No EV gets cheaper because they are "saving the planet".
There’s a fine line for sure but desirable things always cost a bit more. And we are back to a discussion about free market. Same can be said about BMW’s-same parts and pieces but 10% more (or higher with the global tariffs)
That extra cost also colors the extra T&D that was added-and the extra engineers, to create it so ideally-$2000 per EREV covers costs and gets them out of the red much quicker
I could see $2500 more. It’s not a deal breaker to most and you are paying to get the extended range so there is a tangible element to this scenario that has to be consideredWell 1k is manageable. But well done on the hypothetical scenario. Brings reality to the chat
The question in the works is its probability going to be 5-10k more. Or maybe 60k is the base starting for both. Because technically harvester is missing about half the battery. Which could potentially equal to the price of harvester. Therefore making the same base price. Which in theory would make Scout probably the best American auto manufacturer out there. For having fair equal pricing. No EV gets cheaper because they are "saving the planet".
It’s possible we will see an increase of the price. But I did ask a few AIs for their inputs and all are saying that it’s possible that Scout Harvester could see a price drop of 2-4k. Due to less battery and the cheaper battery chemistry being used. But take it with a grain of salt since AI could be whacked out of its mind after 5pm since I’m convinced AI starts drinking once it hits 5pm.
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I think the 2017-2021 BMW i3 is the best model for guessing prices of the Scout BEV vs Harvester. The REx had a cheap, 647 cc inline two-cylinder engine used in the BMW C650 GT maxi-scooter. This range extender was intended for emergency backup less than for longer distance travel. For a more sophisticated genset designed for long distance travel, such as the Harvester, my bet is at least double the premium cost. It's no small feat to engineer a range extender. And the costs of everything have been increasing in the past decade.
Yes, the i3 REx had the same battery size as the BEV. And we expect the Harvester to have a smaller battery than the BEV. So the price premium might not be quite as high as I'm guessing. But... I'm pessimistic that you'll get them for the same price.
Original MSRP:
Yes, the i3 REx had the same battery size as the BEV. And we expect the Harvester to have a smaller battery than the BEV. So the price premium might not be quite as high as I'm guessing. But... I'm pessimistic that you'll get them for the same price.
Original MSRP:
- i3 94 Ah: $45,445
- i3s 94 Ah: $48,645
- i3 94 Ah w/Range Extender: $49,295
- i3s 94 Ah w/Range Extender: $52,495
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This suggests the opposite. Given it cites VW troubles this wouldn't totally surprise me -
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