Now that America has become great, where will Scout Motors rank on this chart?
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Well the batteries are expected to be made in Canada so right there we know we know won't be 100% US made. It's pretty unrealistic to expect the vehicles to contain only 100% US components and measuring country of origin is a difficult task. North America has a very integrated automotive industry and has for almost a century now. Sub-component suppliers can be in any of the NAFTA countries. We had free trade up until a certain someone decided to roll the clocks back to the 18th century for the US. If saner heads ultimately prevail then this whole question will be moot.
85% American Parts for Scout is what has been reported. Axles are probably gonna be ZF which is German. The Battery by PowerCo is made in Canada we believe unless it’s being made by a US manufacturer due to the slight delay in PowerCos Factory. With the new (insert word) it’s possible Scout will try to push for a higher percentage, but it will probably stay around the 85%.
And Tesla isn’t 100% Made in America. 22% comes from Mexico and China 3% of their supply chain as well.
I'm not sure how accurate that list is anyways, I don't think Tesla is at 100%, even though it's the most 'American' car manufacturer. I think it will be difficult to get 100% of all the car parts, materials, chips, batteries etc. to be US only.
I guess the other question could be, if it is mostly American made and other countries have reciprocal tariffs in place, how will that affect Scout's plans for other markets like Canada?
I guess the other question could be, if it is mostly American made and other countries have reciprocal tariffs in place, how will that affect Scout's plans for other markets like Canada?
So many what if questions. I’m following my great grandmothers advise. If a questions starts with “what if” don’t worry about it until you have a definitive answer. So many things can and will change in 3 years. I’m putting my faith in SM and that’s all I can do at this point.
The OP asked "Will it be 100% American made with 100% American parts?" but then posted a chart that shows "where cars sold in America are Made" - the chart has nothing to do with PARTS.
The chart also failed to include Rivian (which is 100%) LOL
I think Lucid also builds in AZ.
The chart also failed to include Rivian (which is 100%) LOL
I think Lucid also builds in AZ.
I'm hoping Scout opens a factory in Mexico and then uses that factory to export to Canada so that we won't have to pay tariffs on them. We still have free trade with Mexico because they still honour CUSMA (aka NAFTA). 
Keep hoping lol. It’s gonna be a while before that happens. They need to see profit before that.I'm hoping Scout opens a factory in Mexico and then uses that factory to export to Canada so that we won't have to pay tariffs on them. We still have free trade with Mexico because they still honour CUSMA (aka NAFTA).
Also it honor not “honour” lol. I’m only messing with you.
Oh I'm not holding my breath but I might have to buy a Chinese EV or even the Jeep Recon (assuming it's made in Canada) instead if this nonsense continues! That would be very unfortunate.
Maybe the Koreans will make something interesting I could buy instead. They've been doing good stuff lately. We'll have to wait and see.
We have 2 years my friend so till we see the actual cars, there will be many "what if" questions here.
I deferred my decision to buy a car now because of SM and I too will continue to hold the reservation. But if there is clarity that scout motors will be out of reach for canadians, I will have to look towards the Germans or the Japanese.
The Koreans make good stuff, and we have free trade with them.
Thanks for clarifying the Tesla thing because I knew they weren’t 100%
Me too. Honestly if Scout becomes untenable because of bad economic decisions by the US I might end up with an EV9 instead.
Remember how I'm trying not to do a 2 year lease on the EV9?
I accidentally ended up at the Kia dealership the other day but they would only go down $835 from MSRP so the payment was still too high. $650/month so I walked, but it's tempting. I test drove it, and it's amazing.
Not tolorated. We'll you have at least 10 strike on this matter and your still here
I took it as @THil08 being a smart ass but perhaps not. I actually laughed but national tariff day is certainly a topic that steers right into bad political commentary
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