Scout Motors chief executive Scott Keogh has detailed the battery chemistry and range specifications for the upcoming Terra and Traveler electric models, as production remains scheduled for 2027.
In an interview with television host Jay Leno, Keogh confirmed that the all-electric (BEV) and extended-range (EREV) versions of Scout’s SUVs will feature different battery chemistries. “The BEV is set to use a nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery pack, while the EREV will have a smaller lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) pack,” he said. The all-electric model is expected to offer a range of approximately 350 miles (563 km), whereas the EREV variant could reach up to 500 miles (804 km) with the assistance of its range-extending internal combustion engine.
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Keogh stated that the EREV model is designed for seamless operation, ensuring that drivers “won’t even notice when the engine is being used.” The gasoline generator will be positioned at the rear of the vehicle, aiming to minimize noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), he added.
Discussing the off-road capabilities of the Terra and Traveler, Keogh noted that both models will include electronically locking differentials and disconnectable sway bars. Adjustable air suspension will also be available as an option.
Keogh said that demand is skewing toward the Traveler model, with around 70% of customers selecting it. Additionally, he confirmed previous reports that most buyers are opting for the EREV variant.
Leno was given the opportunity to drive the Traveler prototype on a closed course at an airport in Los Angeles. However, the vehicles remain in development, and the units brought to Leno’s Garage were not yet equipped with seatbelts.