Will the Scout be an EV?
Scout Traveler EV Engine & Specs The 2027 Scout Traveler EV will come with a standard electric powertrain and be available with a gas-powered engine that acts as a range extender. Although the base powertrain is all-electric and promises a 350-mile driving range between charges, Scout will also offer a Harvester range-extender option. It essentially works as a gas generator that recharges the EV battery when necessary, allowing for 500 miles of driving between charges and fill-ups.
Where is the Scout EV built?
Built in Blythewood Blythewood, South Carolina is the home of all Scout vehicle manufacturing. The 1,100 acre production site adjacent to I-77 is home to a vibrant community of builders and doers that are in the surging epicenter of southeastern auto manufacturers and suppliers. In October 2024, Scout announced it would build its cars at a new facility in Blythewood, South Carolina.
How much does a Scout EV cost?
The 2027 Scout Traveler will start at an estimated $60,000. VW has released few details regarding the all-new Traveler marketed under its Scout brand. Scout Motors Inc. American division of German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group and a member of the Volkswagen Group companies. Volkswagen AG obtained the Scout brand after acquiring American truck manufacturer International Motors (previously Navistar) in 2021, and the Scout brand was relaunched in 2022.Scout was relaunched as a Volkswagen division in 2022, focusing on the creation of off-road electric vehicles. Scout currently focuses on making two vehicles: the Traveler SUV and the Terra pickup truck.