Scout has more than 50K reservations so far (as of 1/8/25). 70% Traveler SUV

[bakdraft21]

I would like to see a all gas new Scout,but I guess thats a fantasy,Ill have to stick with my 78SSII

 

[joewilk45]

Learning new things late in life is quite rewarding. I think Scout isn't a bait and switch company I think what their showing will be what they're selling. In any relationship business or personal trust is essential. I owned a construction company worked my way up from pushing a broom to owner. I proved knowing your employees and giving them skin in the game created a great loyalty and friendships. Along with better profits like I stated previously if you put yourself on the other side of desk and listen great things can be accomplished. I look forward to the triumphs that lie ahead. And am hopeful Scout delivers an outstanding vehicle with loyal followers on day one. Simply Refreshing !!!!

 

[rivianwho]

Here's the amount of reservations so far, its probably bigger but this is what was given out by Oliver Blume CEO of VW leading investor of Scout Motors.

VW’s Scout has more than 50,000 reservations for upcoming EVs​

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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/08/scout-motors-electric-vehicles-ev-reservations.html​

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Scout Motors has received more than 50,000 refundable reservation deposits for its first electric pickups and SUVs, according to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume.​

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Scout CEO Scott Keogh said during a separate interview at CES that the reservations have exceeded the company’s expectations. He said about 70% of the reservations have been for the Traveler SUV, in line with company expectations.​

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Keogh declined to disclose the breakdown between reservations for the all-electric and EREV models.​

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“We’re super happy with the numbers,” Keogh told CNBC. “There’s been good reaction to the EREV.”​

Uhhh.. am I the only one that's a bit underwhelmed by 50k reservations?

FWIW, Rivian had over 100k reservations for R1 models before they started production and that was a $1k deposit and that wasn't even counting the Amazon 100k initial order for their EDVs.

And I thought I read where Rivian currently has well over 100k preorders for the R2 which is smaller and cheaper.

As we learned from Ford and Tesla, a $100 deposit leads to a small fraction of actual sales closed.

 

[joewilk45]

Is this a competition or a new start up doing things better with consumer input. To me it's a breath of fresh air and the more that walk the sooner I ride.

 

[timmyhil]

Scout plans to run Ads for sport season upcoming, which will get the brand out there more. Right now its a niche brand.

 

[rivianwho]

Scout plans to run Ads for sport season upcoming, which will get the brand out there more. Right now its a niche brand.

Even more concerning that they are already resorting to ads considering the number of Rivian R1s sold to date plus 100k+ R2 preorders and Rivian has run ZERO ads after 2+ years of production.

 

[timmyhil]

Even more concerning that they are already resorting to ads considering the number of Rivian R1s sold to date plus 100k+ R2 preorders and Rivian has run ZERO ads after 2+ years of production.

Yeah i can call bullshit. I have seen many rivian ads recently.


And nothing is concerning about marketing. And if it is you’re just a fool. Marketing is how any good company makes business.

 

[rivianwho]

Yeah i can call bullshit. I have seen many rivian ads recently.


And nothing is concerning about marketing. And if it is you’re just a fool. Marketing is how any good company makes business.

Just to clarify, I meant TV ads. Obviously, social media ads are ubiquitous.

That said. I have yet to see one Rivian TV ads since preordering mine in 3/21.

Every $ spent on marketing is one less $ spent on engineering, design, and/or production.

 

[timmyhil]

Just to clarify, I meant TV ads. Obviously, social media ads are ubiquitous.

That said. I have yet to see one Rivian TV ads since preordering mine in 3/21.

Every $ spent on marketing is one less $ spent on engineering, design, and/or production.

Ive seen a good amount of Rivian ads on TV.

And plus Scout would be partnering with companies in those sports. So the cost is cheaper, I’ve talked with Jamie about it. Its possible it would be a small cameo of the Scout.


And for the Engineering, idk about if it’s less. Usually Marketing has the smaller amount of budgeting. In the budget plans.

And in 2 years they will have plenty of free marketing

 

[NukeDukem]

I think the competition for Scout Terra is going to be the Ramcharger. If Ram is able to put that truck in production this summer, by mid 2027 it’s going to be selling with 15k discounts, putting it under the Terra. I can see people going with it, as Ram has dealers and service departments everywhere.

A Dodge isn’t a competitor to a quality vehicle like Scout is proposing.

 

[joewilk45]

We all have choices I see a company with innovative people at the helm and great ideas that make sense and exceed current offerings. I look forward to being part of the journey and a proud satisfied owner

 

[joewilk45]

I ask the forum members who thinks Oil and coal are the future ?? And most of us that's all we know. Since owning a plug in hybrid I got a taste of EV power train I have seen felt and drove for 2 yrs. It makes all the sense in world to me. Now do I miss the rumblings of a V-8 and the the thrust of popping the clutch and burning rubber ? They are found memories just like my parents who are found memories. Just as Henry Ford and GM developed offerings for the times they were here so are the the people who are here now. Most of us grew up watching the Jetson's and never thought it could ever become reality. Electric vehicles have been around since 1909 as a dinosaur I have learned to embrace what I don't know or understand and trust those who see things differently. My 6,7&9 yr old grandchildren have taught me more than my financial advisor. So when change and ingenuity presents itself I love embracing it because it's different and it makes great sense. The Ice age will always be a part of society but the future lies in a company coming to life in South Carolina called " Scout " and I cannot wait to take my Grandkids for a ride !!!

 

[socaladam]

I don’t mean to ran on your enthusiasm about not using oil and coal, but nearly everything comes from oil in or on your vehicles.

Battery tech will get better and less harmful to extract. But until that time, oil and coal are what runs this world.

I hope your grandchildren become engineers and inventors so their generation (alpha) can truly change the way we consume or don’t consume oil and coal.

 

[joewilk45]

I hope humanity embraces change in many ways not just propulsion. My hope is they follow their dreams and imagine the impossible. All I am stating is from my personal experiences are Plug in Hybrids and Full EV's are the way forward gas will always be available but hopefully not our major means of transportation. And when a company like Scout comes along and checks all the boxes let's give them a hand and help in the journey isn't it in our best interests to leave the planet better for the next generation I haven't herd of to many battery spills and for those who are going to criticize the mining of materials did you think that way when you bought the Diamonds. Let's see what the future brings my hope is a Scout in my garage by end of 2027 for 60 k

 

[socaladam]

Spills no, fires yes. I don’t need a diamond but I do need a vehicle.

If wind and solar were the future, the oil companies with their financial backing and resources would be embracing the technology with open arms. Yet, they’re not, and it’s not because drilling is cheap.