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[J Alynn]

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I know they have alot of EREV reservations, but if im honest (and maybe its juts my more cynical opinion) I feel like BEV reservations are more likely to convert to orders compared to EREV, atleast outside of this forum since the majority here are actively engaged and interested.

I’ve been feeling that same way. I suspect a lot of Hatvesters are “interesting-I’ll reserve one and follow along to see if it’s something I can live with since they aren’t offering ICE” whereas BEV res holders are committed to BEV and want this type of vehicle. Your point is very legit and take rates will be interesting when the time comes.

 

[J Alynn]

Looks like the inside of whatever they are revealing on the 10th.

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Looks like the Highlander to some degree

 

[J Alynn]

Looks like Motor1.com lit the picture up....
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Still guessing Highlander. They already had a hybrid-might as well go full RV as the hybrids were hard to come by.

 

[J Alynn]

I believe this is the one being pushed. We shall see on the 10th.

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Looks like a sequoia coupe/CUV?

 

[dreamweaver]

Looks like a sequoia coupe/CUV?

I know I said this before. Speculation is that it will have the Highlander name. Part of that BZ group.

 

[Chavannigans]

I don't think so. Speculation is that it will carry the Highlander name.

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Oh dear.. Looks more like a Venza than a Highlander.

 

[dreamweaver]

Oh dear.. Looks more like a Venza than a Highlander.

Again "Speculation"

 

[shutthefrontdoor]

I’ve been feeling that same way. I suspect a lot of Hatvesters are “interesting-I’ll reserve one and follow along to see if it’s something I can live with since they aren’t offering ICE” whereas BEV res holders are committed to BEV and want this type of vehicle. Your point is very legit and take rates will be interesting when the time comes.

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I know they have alot of EREV reservations, but if im honest (and maybe its juts my more cynical opinion) I feel like BEV reservations are more likely to convert to orders compared to EREV, atleast outside of this forum since the majority here are actively engaged and interested.

Given the entire concept of buying a vehicle is often based on aesthetics and emotions vs actual specs, it will be interesting to see how the numbers play out when sales begin. Scout has heavily marketed the history and nostalgia. If EREV sales hold true, is that a nod to the marketing?

Regardless, I also agree 100%. BEV reservations are from people who will be buying a BEV as their next vehicle regardless of the MFG. EREV, not so much.

I think marketing will play a role in converting EREV reservations to sales but it's entirely possible that a number will not pursue this as an option and buy ICE again for their next vehicle while others, having had so much time to contemplate it will just change to BEV. I could see as much as 40% of EREV reservations being cancelled out by these 2 factors. (20% ICE and 20% BEV)

I have to wonder what the resale value of EREV will be 5 years after they launch if the industry has already moved past it by then. Though I think many are hoping to keep their Scout for a long time so wouldn't really be affected.

I had thought that perhaps EREV owners would be able to retrofit a BEV only solution down the road but in reality, I don't think that would be worthwhile if the vehicle is then having to be re-certified by the EPA, crash-test validations, emissions reclassification, etc. If it's not designed into the original product, which it isn't, I don't think this will ever be an option.

 

[chucchinchilla]

I had thought that perhaps EREV owners would be able to retrofit a BEV only solution down the road but in reality, I don't think that would be worthwhile if the vehicle is then having to be re-certified by the EPA, crash-test validations, emissions reclassification, etc. If it's not designed into the original product, which it isn't, I don't think this will ever be an option.

I could easily see a situation where EREV owners simply remove the gas engine/accessories, upgrade the battery pack with extra modules (since gas tank sits where those modules would have been in BEV form), do a software update, and drive away in a full on BEV. This would more likely be a cottage industry led initiative however I could also see Scout doing a BEV retrofit program on older cars, let's say 10-20 years from now depending on interest.