App & Remote Functions via Phone - what do you want to see?

[MadGreek]

Since these new Scouts are a complete ground-up EV platform, the Scout app should be able to do a lot, like Tesla's does. What does everyone expect at the very least in terms of functions? What about reach / hope functions?

For me the Scout phone app should at very least do:

- end-to-end purchase process (including applying for financing, uploading required documents, scheduling delivery)​

- phone as a key (PAAK)​

- turn vehicle on​

- open close windows​

- set temperature / climate control​

- flash lights​

- honk horn​

- schedule charging and preheating​

- display all basic vehicle info (mileage, tire pressure, last trip data)​

- schedule service / repairs​

- chat with customer service​

Hope functions:

- warn you when there's "Sentry Mode" events occurring​

- load live camera views from vehicle​

- ability to speak via vehicle's external speakers​

- summon vehicle to you​

 

[Stumpy]

That's a very comprehensive list of basic functions already so I'd be happy with that list too.

Would also like to see a navigation function where you can plot our destination and send it to the car's nav.

 

[timmyhil]

I would like to see a turn generator on via the app.

 

[Rawaruksty]

I couldn't care less about app functions. Past 4 vehicles, including current 2, have apps I never use for vehicle find, start, etc .

Call me old fashioned but I use a smart phone to phone and text and key fobs to drive.

Shoot, I have a feeling industry trends will come back around to keyed ignitions for "nostalgia" sake.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

None.

Don't care, don't want it, won't use it, would rather not pay for it.

 

[Stumpy]

Question for members that don't care much about the future Scout app:

Are you guys/gals are a first time EV owner?

I ask not out of disrespect or condescension but for most EV's on the market, the vehicle's app is a significant aspect of EV ownership and because of that it often affects ownership satisfaction.

 

[Stumpy]

I would like to see a turn generator on via the app.

+1. Particularly helpful if/when using the vehicle in V2H (vehicle to home) mode.

 

[Goose]

Personally, I want a basic app. PAAK is cool as long as it works and there's no delay, like Rivian owners just standing there waiting for their door handles to "present". The ability to set charging limits, PAAK, and temp remotely via the app is all I need. Charging limits just case I decide to go tow the boat to the coast and want increase from the daily 70/80% to 100%. PAAK is self explanatory. Remote temp is the same vein as remote starting an ICE truck.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Question for members that don't care much about the future Scout app:

Are you guys/gals are a first time EV owner?

I ask not out of disrespect or condescension but for most EV's on the market, the vehicle's app is a significant aspect of EV ownership and because of that it often affects ownership satisfaction.

If I wind up with a Scout it will be my 4th EV.

Never used any apps with my Tesla, Bolt, or ID4.

Still totally uninterested in a Scout app.

 

[Scout997]

Copy the Rivian app, should cover the basics and then some. We already know there will be a physical key so the app only provides functionality if you choose to use it.

My main concern will be phantom drain, ideally, it's less than Rivian G1 vehicles at launch.

 

[Noplacelikeloam]

Remote heat and cool. A game changer in the summer and winter.

 

[SentinelOne]

copy Tesla / Rivian and you have a great starting point! Add remote start of harvester and a few unique items!