Scout Motors Revives Heritage with All-Electric SUV and Truck Concepts

Scout Motors Unveils All-Electric Terra Truck and Traveler SUV

Decades after introducing America to the sport utility vehicle, Scout Motors is making a remarkable return. This time, however, it’s all about electric mobility. The company, now an independent entity under the Volkswagen Group, has unveiled its first new-concept vehicles: the Scout Terra truck and the Scout Traveler SUV.

Revolutionizing Electric Vehicles

These modern vehicles are designed with a unique body-on-frame structure, utilizing a brand-new EV platform exclusive to Scout. Projected starting prices are expected to be under $60,000 (including incentives) when production kicks off in 2027.

Key Features of the Scout Terra and Traveler

• Body-on-frame chassis for improved off-road capability
• Impressive towing capacity: over 7,000 pounds for the Traveler and more than 10,000 pounds for the Terra
• Fast acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds with 1,000 pound-feet of torque
• Modern zonal architecture for streamlined software updates and maintenance
• Bidirectional charging and vehicle-to-home functionality
• One electric trim with up to 350 miles of range and an extended range model featuring a gas-powered range extender with over 500 miles of range

What Makes Scout Different?

CEO Scott Keogh emphasizes the importance of tangible car interaction, aiming to create a vehicle that is both nostalgic and contemporary. Dubbed the "+Connection Machine+\