I'm skeptical of the range numbers, convince me I'm wrong :)

[jefrank]

I'm guessing they'll hit the target under EPA testing, but real-world performance will totally depend on how you drive and where you drive, just like pretty much every other vehicle (ICE or EV) out there.

 

[OlyScout]

My Tesla Model Y Performance was said to get like 310 miles and Tesla had to update that info to align closer with reality and online it now says 277 miles. But neither I nor anyone else will see 277 because when you start driving, much like ICE vehicles, miles to empty drop faster than miles traveled. I’m not going to drive my car, SUV or truck like I’m in the desert with the fuel light on. Just know and accept that you will get about 75% of estimated miles driving normally (no fast accelerations or over speed limit) or be safe and plan for 50% and drive it for why you bought it. I think the Harvester is a great concept, which is the Traveler version I ordered, but was immediately worried when people started saying that the battery in those versions will be smaller and likely means more reliant on fuel for a decent distance (again not banking on 500 miles).

Let’s hope the interior is more like the concept because that’s what’ll set this apart from the rest. The efficiency will be like all other EVs. And I encourage people to stop saying or thinking that technology will be different in 2 years so a lot will change. While that may be true, they will need to finalize and design production in half that time to have these out in model year 2027, which is end of 2026.

 

[RMK!]

It is all to familiar for Internet forums to have pointed discourse based purely upon supposition. The Harvester versions will provide Scout with a key differentiator from the current available models. For me, I want nothing to do with an ICE propulsion system as I will not be towing and a NACS charge port plus 300 mile range will be fine for my use cases. I own 2 BEV's currently and they are charged at home over 90% of the time using our home solar plus battery system. When we take them on the road, the Tesla Superchargers make long distance travel in a quality BEV very easy and enjoyable. I've been doing it for over 4 years and have had zero issues with charging our cars.

Scout is a long way from the finish line and there will be many challenges which were not even considered when the Terra and Traveler were announced. I think creating any headwind for this challenging endeavor is counter productive. We need new innovative companies to produce more BEV's at scale and with a net profit here in America. Making important, high use products here is a key aspect of our way back to a thriving middle class and strong economy and I am 100% behind these efforts.

Godspeed Scout Motors ...

 

[Chuckles]

I am in the wait and see camp. Plenty of time for improvements in range from both a battery and technology standpoint. Two reasons to be optimistic.

I am more concerned about where I will be able to charge in NE Ohio. Very sparse number of chargers in the area. Again plenty of time to build more stations across the country, but progress seems woefully slow.

BTW, how are the paid chargers measured? Will we see electricity metered by the KW hour in lieu of price per gallon?

Where do you live in NEO? Some of the Sheetz here have Superchargers. There are Superchargers no matter which side of town you're on. It is far more economical to charge at home if you can.

 

[shoptb1]

Been doing a lot more reading up on EVs, PHEV, Hybrids, etc. I'm starting to think that with today's (or the near future's) battery tech, 350 miles is highly optimistic. Why you ask?

Interested in hearing your thoughts even if it's speculation like I did.

Battery technology is improving so rapidly that this question is simply impossible to answer. We’re looking at the possibility of battery technology with 1,000 mile range per charge in the next few years.

 

[OlyScout]

Battery technology is improving so rapidly that this question is simply impossible to answer. We’re looking at the possibility of battery technology with 1,000 mile range per charge in the next few years.

But production will begin before then and you’ll always be chasing new tech around the corner.

 

[shoptb1]

But production will begin before then and you’ll always be chasing new tech around the corner.

When will production begin for a 2028 model? We still have two years. And also, this is the nature of technology, as evidenced by trying to buy the “fastest laptop at the time”; its out-gunned in a year.

 

[OlyScout]

When will production begin for a 2028 model? We still have two years. And also, this is the nature of technology, as evidenced by trying to buy the “fastest laptop at the time”; its out-gunned in a year.

You’re not wrong so why buy in 2028 and just wait till 2030 or for flying cars?

 

[NukeDukem]

I am in the wait and see camp. Plenty of time for improvements in range from both a battery and technology standpoint. Two reasons to be optimistic.

I am more concerned about where I will be able to charge in NE Ohio. Very sparse number of chargers in the area. Again plenty of time to build more stations across the country, but progress seems woefully slow.

BTW, how are the paid chargers measured? Will we see electricity metered by the KW hour in lieu of price per gallon?

That's the way it works for our Tesla. We get billed by the KWh.

 

[shoptb1]

You’re not wrong so why buy in 2028 and just wait till 2030 or for flying cars?

I’ll pull the trigger in 2028. There’s never any sense in waiting for what’s coming up because it’s a losing proposition. If you’re concerned, I would suggest the hybrid engine option.

 

[Bitburger]

I'm guessing range will depend on trim and accessories just like every other EV out there. They stated up to 350 miles range. That will probably be a stripped down version. Let's hope that perhaps they can achieve that number with all the "off-road" packaging. Only time will tell.

 

[NukeDukem]

Wonder if they've nailed down the final specifications yet in terms of what systems will be used and from whom. I'd think they'd have to have done this by now in order to get their supply chains ready. If so, they should know the expected range figures by now.

 

[MavMaven1]

Where do you live in NEO? Some of the Sheetz here have Superchargers. There are Superchargers no matter which side of town you're on. It is far more economical to charge at home if you can.

I am in Chagrin Falls. Closest Sheetz is 15 miles West or South. A search for chargers doesn't bring up any in my area. Things will change though.

 

[Chuckles]

I am in Chagrin Falls. Closest Sheetz is 15 miles West or South. A search for chargers doesn't bring up any in my area. Things will change though.

With the demographics there, more chargers will be built. There are already ones in Solon, Pepper Pike, and Beachwood. I'm in Rocky River.

 

[STRMWZRD]

I am in the wait and see camp. Plenty of time for improvements in range from both a battery and technology standpoint. Two reasons to be optimistic.

I am more concerned about where I will be able to charge in NE Ohio. Very sparse number of chargers in the area. Again plenty of time to build more stations across the country, but progress seems woefully slow.

BTW, how are the paid chargers measured? Will we see electricity metered by the KW hour in lieu of price per gallon?

In NC everywhere I have charged is by the KWs--generally 35 to 50 cents per KW. For sure your best bet is to charge at home where I pay about 15 cents per. As far as mileage estimates, my Lightning consistently gets about 75-80% of the 330 claimed (unless I drive less than 50 mph).