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Has Scout Motors Cracked the Code to Make Electric Vehicles Enticing?

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In 2022 , Volkswagen announced it would be entering the off-road space by reviving the Scout nameplate.

Scout Motors announced two vehicles, the Traveler (pickup truck) and the Terra (SUV) The Traveler and Terra would come with a gas-powered range extender that Scout says can raise the EVs range estimates from 350 all the way to 500 miles and above.

Scout Motors is set to begin vehicle production in 2027 , with prices starting at $ 50,000 for the Traveler and $ 51,500 for the Terra .

The Scout EV Forum is tracking orders through a survey showing 83.6 percent of customers have opted for the range extender.

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