Traveler vs. Terra - Targeted Technical Questions

[BeerParty]

Terra will have a larger battery pack because there is more room between the wheel base thus adding more weight

Where are you getting that from? I have not seen anything that indicates the Traveler and Terra would have different battery sizes.

Just because the Terra has more space between the wheels doesn't mean they will put a larger battery in. IMHO, it would be better for Scout to keep the battery sizes the same, so they can use the same battery management hardware and software in both vehicles.

 

[RodorW]

Where are you getting that from? I have not seen anything that indicates the Traveler and Terra would have different battery sizes.

Just because the Terra has more space between the wheels doesn't mean they will put a larger battery in. IMHO, it would be better for Scout to keep the battery sizes the same, so they can use the same battery management hardware and software in both vehicles.

The Terra also seems to have a space allocated under the bed for a spare, so that could be the things that takes up the extra space, the wheel base and body add

 

[J Alynn]

Where are you getting that from? I have not seen anything that indicates the Traveler and Terra would have different battery sizes.

Just because the Terra has more space between the wheels doesn't mean they will put a larger battery in. IMHO, it would be better for Scout to keep the battery sizes the same, so they can use the same battery management hardware and software in both vehicles.

I’m pretty sure Jamie said it somewhere along the line. Maybe I inferred more from it than what was meant. He just said more room for battery flexibility to I took that at face value. Maybe he meant room to push and pull battery location along with other components for better weight distribution, etc…

 

[dreamweaver]

New here, been lurking. To the extent they can be answered now, interesting questions.
The one question I think I know the answer to based on my EV experiences (I also live at altitude) is that you shouldn’t expect any change at altitude on power output (not talking grade, just elevation).

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[dreamweaver]

New here, been lurking. To the extent they can be answered now, interesting questions.
The one question I think I know the answer to based on my EV experiences (I also live at altitude) is that you shouldn’t expect any change at altitude on power output (not talking grade, just elevation).

Yes, electric vehicles (EVs) can be affected by altitude, primarily due to reduced battery efficiency in cold temperatures at higher elevations. Not on elevation alone.

 

[oldgeeksguide]

New here, been lurking. To the extent they can be answered now, interesting questions.
The one question I think I know the answer to based on my EV experiences (I also live at altitude) is that you shouldn’t expect any change at altitude on power output (not talking grade, just elevation).

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[THil08]

Yes, electric vehicles (EVs) can be affected by altitude, primarily due to reduced battery efficiency in cold temperatures at higher elevations. Not on elevation alone.

Similar to the old Carburetor. How come EVs are setting us back in time, when they are supposed to be the future? lol.

 

[TheManchot]

Similar to the old Carburetor. How come EVs are setting us back in time, when they are supposed to be the future? lol.

Yes, electric vehicles (EVs) can be affected by altitude, primarily due to reduced battery efficiency in cold temperatures at higher elevations. Not on elevation alone.

Agreed, temperature at any elevation.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I’m pretty sure Jamie said it somewhere along the line. Maybe I inferred more from it than what was meant. He just said more room for battery flexibility to I took that at face value. Maybe he meant room to push and pull battery location along with other components for better weight distribution, etc…

I found what was said. I didn’t interpret that as “there will be a larger battery in the Terra,” but rather, “we have options with the Terra.”

That might mean that at some point in the future there will be an Extended or Max or Extra or Survey battery size offered for the Terra that’s not available on the Traveler. But I don’t think that’s certain and to me it seems unlikely for the first offering.

Just to clarify, the Traveler wheelbase is shorter and the battery space is more limited than that of the pickup truck. That said, throwing more batteries at the pickup truck adds weight and cost and may not be the best solution for the market. The larger point is that we have more space to work with in the Terra and that gives us options.

I can’t get the link to go to the proper comment.
It’s comment #148 in the EREV to BEV thread.

Thread 'Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?'

Nov 4, 2025

With all I have learned on this forum, looking at my driving use cases, and the fact that EVs are a lot less maintenance I have officially switched my reservation to a BEV. I’m on the EV bandwagon!

Now there’s been lots of discussion about which will come first, EREV or BEV. Let’s say the BEV comes out first could Scout offer something to entice EREV reservation holders to take the leap and buy a BEV.

What would it take to get you EREV reservation holders to purchase the BEV? A free home charger? Money towards the installation? Buy a BEV and get moved to the front of the line for an...

• cyure
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[J Alynn]

I found what was said. I didn’t interpret that as “there will be a larger battery in the Terra,” but rather, “we have options with the Terra.”

That might mean that at some point in the future there will be an Extended or Max or Extra or Survey battery size offered for the Terra that’s not available on the Traveler. But I don’t think that’s certain and to me it seems unlikely for the first offering.



I can’t get the link to go to the proper comment.
It’s comment #148 in the EREV to BEV thread.

Thread 'Is there anything SM could offer to get you to switch from EREV to BEV?'

Nov 4, 2025

With all I have learned on this forum, looking at my driving use cases, and the fact that EVs are a lot less maintenance I have officially switched my reservation to a BEV. I’m on the EV bandwagon!

Now there’s been lots of discussion about which will come first, EREV or BEV. Let’s say the BEV comes out first could Scout offer something to entice EREV reservation holders to take the leap and buy a BEV.

What would it take to get you EREV reservation holders to purchase the BEV? A free home charger? Money towards the installation? Buy a BEV and get moved to the front of the line for an...

• cyure
• Replies: 194
• Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION

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Thank you sir. Back to that assuming notion. You know-the one @cyure wouldnt explain to me