Scout Motors registers 212,000 applications as plant nears completion
Scout Motors has registered approximately 212,000 applications for its future electric vehicles; its $2 billion plant in South Carolina is in the final stages of construction.
In Blythewood, South Carolina, Scout Motors is preparing to launch production of the Terra pickup and the Traveler crossover. Vehicle production is expected after the completion of the plant, with customer deliveries set to begin in 2028.
Company CEO Scott Keogh stated that the number of applications could grow to around 400,000 by the start of production. He emphasized that applications do not equal sales, so for Scout, it is more important to convert early interest into firm orders. The company expects to build an order backlog of 12 to 18 months even before production begins.
The models will be available as fully electric vehicles as well as in EREV variants. In such vehicles, a gasoline engine is used as a generator for electric motors and batteries. According to Keogh, about 87% of applicants chose the EREV option, while roughly 75% are interested in the Traveler crossover.
As a result, Scout plans to start with hybrid versions before rolling out fully electric models. The company also intends to offer mid-level trims first, rather than the most expensive versions. Construction of the facility is in its final phase, though infrastructure installation and a $300 million supplier park are still underway at the site.
