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Just saw this.

Sounds like perhaps the EREV's will come first?

InsideEVs posted a follow-up video to this article on YouTube this morning. From their four minute discussion on what they learned from their interview with Uncle Scotty, I had Gemini summarize what they said they got out of it below for those who prefer reading recaps over listening. I do encourage spending the four minutes to listen to glean any context AI may have missed though.
  • Prioritization of EREVs: Scout CEO Scott Keogh stated that the company will likely release its range-extended truck and SUV before the pure electric versions due to anticipated higher sales for EREVs.
  • Reservation Numbers: 85% of Scout reservations are now for the range-extended models, with only 15% for the pure EVs. The original expectation was there to be more of a 60/40 split. The company now has over 150,000 refundable reservations in total.
  • Market Strategy: Scout aims to "own" the range-extended electric vehicle space, similar to how Tesla is associated with EVs and Toyota with hybrids. They plan a significant consumer education and marketing push around their "Harvester EREV" system.
  • Industry Trend: The emphasis on EREVs by Scout reflects a broader industry trend where companies are exploring range-extended options for larger SUVs and trucks, as seen with Ford, Ram, and Hyundai.
 
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InsideEVs posted a follow-up video to this article on YouTube this morning. From their four minute discussion on what they learned from their interview with Uncle Scotty, I had Gemini summarize what they said they got out of it below for those who prefer reading recaps over listening. I do encourage spending the four minutes to listen to glean any context AI may have missed though.
  • Prioritization of EREVs: Scout CEO Scott Keogh stated that the company will likely release its range-extended truck and SUV before the pure electric versions due to anticipated higher sales for EREVs.
  • Reservation Numbers: 85% of Scout reservations are now for the range-extended models, with only 15% for the pure EVs. The original expectation was there to be more of a 60/40 split. The company now has over 150,000 refundable reservations in total.
  • Market Strategy: Scout aims to "own" the range-extended electric vehicle space, similar to how Tesla is associated with EVs and Toyota with hybrids. They plan a significant consumer education and marketing push around their "Harvester EREV" system.
  • Industry Trend: The emphasis on EREVs by Scout reflects a broader industry trend where companies are exploring range-extended options for larger SUVs and trucks, as seen with Ford, Ram, and Hyundai.
It will be interesting to see what the production split will be. EVen 30/70 would be ok. But, if they decide to only build EREV in the first year that would be devastating.
 
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