Harvester Battery Size
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Coming from the support page:
While final specifications for the production models have not been released, we expect the capacity of the battery packs to be in the ranges below:
Full-electric models: 120-130 kWh
Harvester range extender models: 60-70 kWh
We’ll be sharing more details about battery sizes as we get closer to production. Stay tuned for updates.
While final specifications for the production models have not been released, we expect the capacity of the battery packs to be in the ranges below:
Full-electric models: 120-130 kWh
Harvester range extender models: 60-70 kWh
We’ll be sharing more details about battery sizes as we get closer to production. Stay tuned for updates.
And if you want to see it for yourself, and find out more information, here is the link to Scout page that @THil08 provided:
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What battery size will Scout® vehicles use? | Scout Support
Probably the BEV will have 120-130 kWh and the Harvester will have 60-70 kWh.
For practical application, you can also compare with existing options.
The 2025 Lightning has the following:
The Rivian has a lot of configurations with multiple motor options, so I’m just going to chose the 2026 dual motor options since that’s closest to the Scout Motors options. I’ll also choose only the 22” wheels, since those are the highest efficiency options.
Note that these efficiency estimates do not include charging inefficiencies. They’re once you’ve filled the battery, how much range can you expect if you drive according to the EPA test models. Charging efficiency has a lot to do with the charger involved, the ambient temperatures, and etc., so it’s not so much about the vehicle and is more about the charger.
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For practical application, you can also compare with existing options.
The 2025 Lightning has the following:
| Model | Battery size (kWh) | EPA Range (miles) | EPA Driving Efficiency (miles/kWh) |
| Pro | 98 | 240 | 2.45 |
| Flash | 123 | 300 | 2.44 |
| Extended Range | 131 | 320 | 2.45 |
| Extended Range Platinum | 131 | 300 | 2.29 |
The Rivian has a lot of configurations with multiple motor options, so I’m just going to chose the 2026 dual motor options since that’s closest to the Scout Motors options. I’ll also choose only the 22” wheels, since those are the highest efficiency options.
| Model | Battery size (kWh) | EPA Range (miles) | EPA Driving Efficiency (miles/kWh) |
| R1T Dual Standard 22” wheels | 96 | 258 | 2.69 |
| R1T Dual Large 22” wheels | 110 | 329 | 2.99 |
| R1T Dual Max 22” wheels | 140 | 420 | 3.00 |
Note that these efficiency estimates do not include charging inefficiencies. They’re once you’ve filled the battery, how much range can you expect if you drive according to the EPA test models. Charging efficiency has a lot to do with the charger involved, the ambient temperatures, and etc., so it’s not so much about the vehicle and is more about the charger.
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Find out technical information about the high voltage batteries in Rivian vehicles. <br><br> | Configuration | Battery Information | | ---------- | ---------- | | R1 Dual Standard | Test Group: TRIVD00.01L2 <br> Pack Chemistry: Li Fe (LFP) <br> Pack Part Number: C200965452-D...
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Gen 2 Vehicles R1S Standard battery: 258 mi / 415 km Large battery: 329 mi / 529 km Max battery: 410 miles / 660 km (Dual configurations), 371 mi / 597 km (Tri configurations), 374 mi / 602 km (Quad configurations) R1T Standard battery: 258 mi / 415 km Large battery: 329 mi / 529 km Max...
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Hello everyone, aside from the size of battery, i'm talking Harvester model. I thought driving on gas will charge battery. Is this not true. I'm asking because getting a home charger is very pricey, especially the level 2 chargers. This will be my first hybrid vehicle, so be easy on me haha. Thanks
The Harvester ICE engine only charges the battery when driving and falling below a set SOC to extend your driving range. This is why a vehicle with Harvester is considered an Extended Range Electric Vehicle, EREV. However, there has been talk about Scout having a plan for charging the battery when static, like a camping mode. But, without output specifications on the harvester it is hard to tell how efficient it will be in this mode. I don't think it was Scouts intension for owners to forgo some form of external charging.
I’m sure others will have more detailed answers, but yes the gas engine will charge the battery.
Quick question, are you ever planning on charging by plugging in or are you wanting to treat this as a hybrid where you only charge the battery by getting gas?
As clarification SOC is State of Charge. I didnt know this when I started so just adding if you also don’t know
If you drive 12,000 local miles per year, you would break even in the first year by paying for a Level 2 charger installation, if you can afford to pony up the capital.
Kinda wish I had a hotel next to my house so I could just use their’s at night 
A level-1 charger will cost you less than $150 and uses a standard 15amp house outlet (so no electrical upgrade is necessary). With the savings of using electricity over gasoline, the charger will pay for itself in less than 3,000 miles of driving.
But to answer your question - yes you can run the vehicle just using gasoline. It has been said by Scout reps that he Harvester will support gas-and-go, so you do not need to charge the battery to drive.
Of course if Scout supples a Level 2 charger with installation or complementary charging when we order that would be great. Many manufacturers have done this.
Without a LII home charger, I would not own an EV. The convenience alone is worth more than paying for gas. But, yes, the ROI equation is also important and it will absolutely pay for itself over time. Unless I lived in the city and had chargers in a garage or something along those lines, I would absolutely get a LII charger and enjoy overnight "fill-ups" at home for less! Or, just use a 240V outlet and the EVSE that will likely come with the truck.
I can’t wait. I got gas before we went to Chicago, halfway there and now I need gas again. So I will have gone to the gas station 3 times in 4 days. I’m over it.
For a little over a year I only charged on L1 but have had a L2 the entire time, but the first install estimate was $3K and at the time a 12-24 hours for a charge was manageable, but back in September I started driving a lot more for work again, I called the electrician recommended by Chevrolet, got a quote the same day, I mounted my charger preemptively to avoid any confusion, got a quote for $1,300k ended up being $1,100 since then I’ve managed to avoid going to the local DCFC and superchargers. While it hasn’t financially paid for itself yet, it won’t take much longer and I can comfortably charge at home on my breaks and overnight.
As a follow-up:
Since the Harvester battery will have a 60-70 kWh capacity and an efficiency similar to the Ford F150 Lightning, a Level-1 charger will not fully charge the battery overnight. If you have a short daily commute you may be able to get by with a Level-1 charger. But if you have a long daily commute or regularly drive more than 60 miles in a day I would suggest you consider running power to install a Level-2 EVSE. If you can't do the work yourself, get a few quotes to install a dedicated 50amp 240V outlet where you will be charging the vehicle. A basic Level-2 charger is only $300-$400. Even with the cost of the new outlet and the Level-2 EVSE, paying for that and charging every night will still cheaper than running the Scout strictly on gasoline.
If you can't charge at home (and don't have some other option for free or cheap charging), I would suggest not getting a BEV or an EREV. The extra cost of a BEV and EREV is offset by the savings of home charging. If you are strictly using DCFC or gasoline, you can't take advantage of that savings.
In my previous house I had a 30 amp outlet in the kitchen for an oven (my wife prefers gas). Since it was an outside wall I "repurposed" that outlet for a hottub disconnect on the outside and then eventually a L2 charger limited to 24 amps, worked great!
Oof!
Even last year, before I bought the EV, in the summer time we put more gas through the lawn mower than the car (the PHEV... in the summer with local driving we often got ~2000 miles or more out of our 11gal tank).
But the week or two I had to drive the jeep for stuff, it was just like you said. The straight six (4.0L) isn't bad on gas for what it is, its just... 14-20mpg (I got 22mpg on one trip that was mostly flatterish and like 100 miles rather than in the hills by my house).
It really just depends on how far/often you drive. But an L1 is totally viable for many people, even if an L2 charger is much more ideal.
My buddy and I just bought EV's in Sept. I had a L2 charger at home due to my PHEV, and a home that had a 240v outlet in the garage. But he charged with just L1, for over a month.
He did install a L2 charger, and prefers that. But, with his daily routine of dropping off kids/picking them up at school/etc, they were able to totally charge on L1 (120v normal outlets) and then some (ie, he got home from the dealer with like 50%, and in a few days was up to full).
Personally, with the EREV, I might end up running it with 120v charging as well, just because of where I'll have to park the thing. And my personal driving pattern uses less mileage than my wife/kids, so they would keep the easy L2 access.
But there is no way I'd buy an EREV without the intention to ever plan on plugging it in.
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