Great response. The only thing missing would've been a pithy line in this paragraph (bold is mine):
"Third, you are wrong in claiming that Volkswagen-brand dealers are entitled to sell Scout-branded vehicles as a matter of right. Volkswagen-brand dealers have no right to Scout-branded vehicles...
You'd assume the BEV would weigh in around the R1 weight (7100 or so). I'm full EV at this point so the battery range would be quite important. The less gas I'd have to deal with the better. Will likely be the BEV version for me.
I think this is the key. If the EREV has the same battery capacity as the BEV, I can totally see going that route if you want to put down the extra $$$. If not, why? The vast majority of people do not need more than 300 miles of range.
Have done multiple long-range trips with our EVs (C40 and...