- Scout’s Terra pick-up may be delayed until 2030, several years later than originally expected.
- This delay would put production about six years after the concept first debuted.
- Ongoing technical challenges and changes in electric vehicle plans may be to blame for the long period.
When the revived Scout brand announced its return in 2022, the company promised to bring its first two vehicles to market within a few years. However, new reports suggest that those plans may be in jeopardy, as both off-road vehicles are now potentially delayed. According to the latest details, we probably won’t see a production-ready Scout SUV until at least 2028—and even longer for the truck.
Report from Automated Forecasting Solutions claims that production of the Traveler SUV has been pushed back a full year to 2028, which coincides with previous reports. The Terra pickup appears to be facing even longer delays, with production expected to begin in March 2030—a full six years after the original Terra prototype debuted.
We reached out to Scout for confirmation and will update this story if we receive a response. For now, the automaker’s consumer site still lists the Terra truck and Traveler SUV as targeting production in 2027, although that timeframe is of course subject to change.
Photo by: Scout Motors
More Delays For Scouts?
However, this is not the first sign of a problem. In February, the German newspaper Der Spiegel reported that the Scout was facing “technical issues” that could delay the start of Traveler production until 2028. At that time, no updated timetable was provided for the Terra pickup.
Scout did respond to the claim. Staff member Jamie Vondruska posted on the company’s official forums, saying the company was making “good progress.” While he didn’t confirm a specific production date, he noted that the team is still moving forward.
EREV Top EV
Whenever the Terra and Traveler reach production, they won’t debut as fully electric vehicles. Instead, Scout plans to launch an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version first, pairing a small four-cylinder engine with a battery. As of October, more than 100,000 reservation holders had chosen these long-range models over pure electric vehicles.
The EREV Scout model will offer a range of more than 500 miles when combined with a gas engine. In contrast, the EV is expected to provide a range of up to 350 miles on a single charge.
Both vehicles were initially expected to sell for under $60,000, with the company asking customers to cancel their $100 refundable reservations to keep their spots. It remains to be seen whether the pricing holds despite potential delays.
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Source: Motorcycle Scouts
Motorcycle Pickup1: With the ongoing shift in the electric vehicle market and reports of technical challenges, it may be several years before the new Scout model is launched. That said, developing a new vehicle from scratch is not a smooth process, so delays like this are not unusual. Hopefully, we’ll see Terra and Traveler arrive sooner.
