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VW's Scout has more than 50,000 reservations for upcoming EVs as automaker aims to grow U.S. share
Scout Motors has received more than 50,000 refundable reservation deposits for its first electric pickups and SUVs, according to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume.
VW’s New Scout EV Line Sees Most Orders for Gas Engine Version
Scout Motors, maker of a new line of electrified SUVs and pickup trucks backed by Volkswagen AG, says what most US car buyers want from the brand now is its models equipped with a gasoline-fueled engine to back up the battery.
VW Admits Most Scout Buyers Want Gas Trucks
Volkswagen revived the iconic Scout truck brand last year with much fanfare. The slick new SUV and pickup truck models combine retro styling with electric power, but VW said it would throw in an optional hybrid model that comes with a gas-powered range extender to appeal to some buyers.
VW’s Scout grabs U.S. EV market share with over 50,000 vehicle reservations
Volkwagen's Scout Motors has successfully secured more than 50,000 reservation deposits for its upcoming electric lineup.
Most Scout reservations pick hybrid over EV, says CEO
Bloomberg recently spoke with Scout CEO Scott Keogh during the 2025 CES event in Las Vegas and learned that Scout has already secured more than 50,000 reservations, with the majority of customers opting for the hybrid powertrain over the fully electric option.
Scout Has 50,000 Reservations, With 70% For The Traveler SUV And Most For Range-Extended Versions
According to Scout's CEO, adding an EREV powertrain gives the brand "ultimate flexibility" to navigate a changing market ...
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Scout CEO: Most people ordering the hybrid because of range anxiety
Scout originally only planned electric versions of its SUV and truck, but changed course to add range-extended models.
Scout Motors Is 'Highly Confident' It'll Win Battle With Dealers
Dealer groups say they want to stop Scout Motors from selling its EVs and EREVs directly to consumers. Scout executives are ...
With Scout and Cupra inbound, Blume confident on VW Group’s fortunes in U.S.
Blume said the billions of dollars VW has invested in North America over the years signals the group’s strong commitment to ...
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Scout thinks EVs should be easy to repair yourself
Decker also promised "transparent" repair guides and manuals that will be easily accessible to customers, avoiding what he ...
Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh says modern cars have become ‘dystopian’ and ‘disconnected’
Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh chatted with TechCrunch about building an EV startup, direct sales, and buttons over screens.
California dealers declare war on Scout Motors' direct sales model
Scout Motors is facing legal opposition from California’s dealer association, citing state laws prohibiting automakers from ...