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[maynard]

These Scout events are awesome as are the Scout concepts and Scout team. Getting to meet and talk to Scott, I mean Uncle Scottie , and other team members at the Training Center opening was just as exciting as getting to see the concepts. It made the experience complete.

This was my first event and I look forward to the next! (hopefully a little closer to home this time!)

 

[LastDayScout]

Look at this Ionna station near Westpoint, GA. This is an EV rechargery done right. Look closer in the background. I believe that is the Kia plant that makes EVs. I would say that Ionna is playing smart and their prices is about half compared to Electrify America and Tesla. There is an Ionna near the BMW plant near Greenville as well. BMW is scheduled to begin producing the all electric iX5 by the end of 2026.

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I think these are fantastic. I have not gotten a chance to charge at Ionna yet. I am carefully watching the iX5. Pretty interesting.

 

[cyure]

These Scout events are awesome as are the Scout concepts and Scout team. Getting to meet and talk to Scott, I mean Uncle Scottie , and other team members at the Training Center opening was just as exciting as getting to see the concepts. It made the experience complete.

Exactly!

 

[Gottesacker]

Almost Famous. LOL


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Alright, but who's who here? Definitely know Scott Keogh and Cyure, lol.

 

[maynard]

Alright, but who's who here? Definitely know Scott Keogh and Cyure, lol.

I'm far left, Jamie is far right...

 

[cyure]

Alright, but who's who here? Definitely know Scott Keogh and Cyure, lol.

I’ll let the other 3 forum members speak for themselves, but the gentleman on the other side of me is @Jamie@ScoutMotors

 

[Gottesacker]

Look at this Ionna station near Westpoint, GA. This is an EV rechargery done right. Look closer in the background. I believe that is the Kia plant that makes EVs. I would say that Ionna is playing smart and their prices is about half compared to Electrify America and Tesla. There is an Ionna near the BMW plant near Greenville as well. BMW is scheduled to begin producing the all electric iX5 by the end of 2026.

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Those Ionna stations like that look super nice. The car covering alone is worth a lot, but the pull-through bays are even sweeter. I wonder how a bathroom like that will be after a while if there's no attendant on site though.

 

[Gottesacker]

I’ll let the other 3 forum members speak for themselves, but the gentleman on the other side of me is @Jamie@ScoutMotors

I knew I recognized him but for some reason couldn't place his face with a name!

 

[cyure]

Those Ionna stations like that look super nice. The car covering alone is worth a lot, but the pull-through bays are even sweeter. I wonder how a bathroom like that will be after a while if there's no attendant on site though.

These places need coffee shops and a smoothie/snack bar at least attached to them. Then the bathrooms would stay clean since there’s employees working.

 

[maynard]

Those Ionna stations like that look super nice. The car covering alone is worth a lot, but the pull-through bays are even sweeter. I wonder how a bathroom like that will be after a while if there's no attendant on site though.

maybe use your phone app to get a code?

 

[Gottesacker]

maybe use your phone app to get a code?

Would maybe make sense.

Edited to add: After looking at their website it looks like the lounge versions at least do require you to use your phone to scan a QR which gives you 1 access. So yea, I could see them doing that for the bathrooms too.

These places need coffee shops and a smoothie/snack bar at least attached to them. Then the bathrooms would stay clean since there’s employees working.

Yea I saw they have some more "lounge"-like ones around. I would imagine that would be like you're thinking.

 

[J Alynn]

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These are Labubu. This is just one example of how a Labubu might be used. This was also very much last year’s thing, but it’s a fine representation of a viral sensation. People of all ages went nuts for these. I know that there are people who still actively seek these out, but the initial feeding frenzy is over and done with.

Eeeew!

 

[J Alynn]

It was so great to meet everyone! The team, vehicle, and company they have put together are nothing short of amazing!

Same. Was a great time and really enjoyed getting to know more about you @maynard

 

[J Alynn]

These Scout events are awesome as are the Scout concepts and Scout team. Getting to meet and talk to Scott, I mean Uncle Scottie , and other team members at the Training Center opening was just as exciting as getting to see the concepts. It made the experience complete.

I offer this to @Jamie@ScoutMotors but having had the opportunity to talk to all the various Scout employees while getting hat signed -their stories of how they got where they are was probably the best part of my day at the event. We need more stories about them. Never knew how many started in architecture and changed to automotive or that a man with a degree in criminal justice now builds and modifies the prototypes alongside @CP1@scoutmotors. They are people in the end but some days need their stories told because they are rock stars to those of us with Scout history

 

[J Alynn]

These places need coffee shops and a smoothie/snack bar at least attached to them. Then the bathrooms would stay clean since there’s employees working.

I keep thinking that but then I realize they need employees too then the charge cost gets higher. To date we’ve been able to find a snake/food/potty source in less that a 20 minute walk so til you do that stuff, pay and return car is charged and you’ve gotten a stretch/break in from driving since it is mainly typical of a long drive scenario

 

[J Alynn]

Would maybe make sense.

Edited to add: After looking at their website it looks like the lounge versions at least do require you to use your phone to scan a QR which gives you 1 access. So yea, I could see them doing that for the bathrooms too.
The QR code is nice idea. Should be set to only allow EV owners or charge account holders to use so it isn’t vandalized or mucked up by regular ICE drivers-would help support the EV community


Yea I saw they have some more "lounge"-like ones around. I would imagine that would be like you're thinking.

 

[robothero]

We (my wife, I'm just cheerleading) are currently working through leasing a new Volvo... it's miserable. I can't wait for DTC with Scout.

She sent a pretty detailed email with her requirements to a dozen dealerships and only half of them even bothered to read it. One guy reached out to her and said, verbatim, "I didn't read your email, what questions can I answer?"

I dunno man, it's in the email?

 

[maynard]

We (my wife, I'm just cheerleading) are currently working through leasing a new Volvo... it's miserable. I can't wait for DTC with Scout.

She sent a pretty detailed email with her requirements to a dozen dealerships and only half of them even bothered to read it. One guy reached out to her and said, verbatim, "I didn't read your email, what questions can I answer?"

I dunno man, it's in the email?

DTC! DTC! DTC!
Scout Motors (and some others) have the correct approach!!!

 

[robothero]

She also said she's busy with client meetings all day (true) so prefers to work via email. Which obviously means sending a dozen texts, leaving multiple voicemails, etc.

Obviously.

 

[J Alynn]

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