Scout Terra/Traveler EREV: The choice of 80% of booking guests

More than 80% of the 130,000 Scout Terra and Traveler orders have chosen the extended-range (EREV) configuration. That’s more than 100,000 customers who still want the gas engine as a range-saving option, even though CEO Scott Keogh insists the brand’s long-term future is pure electric. With charging infrastructure still a concern for truck owners in the US, EREV is becoming a practical solution.

The market speaks: 80% in favor of EREV

Speaking to Bloomberg, CEO Scott Keogh said the majority of customers ordering the Terra (pickup) and Traveler (SUV) are opting for EREVs: “The market has spoken. More than 80% of the orders are for range extenders.” When asked if the company would prioritize launching EREVs first, he said the company would “respond to the market,” but stressed that there was no official announcement yet because both pure EVs and EREVs are in development and could go into production.

This trend isn’t surprising, considering Stellantis has killed off the all-electric Ram 1500 to focus on the extended-range version. The core reason: customers still want gas as a safety net.

Drive architecture: EREV series, no mechanical connection to the wheel

In the Scout EREV configuration, the naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine is located behind the rear axle, acting as a generator to charge the high-voltage battery pack and power the electric motor. According to the company, the engine has no physical connection to the wheels. The vehicle platform remains the same between the two configurations; both pure EV and EREV support DC fast charging.

NMC 120 kWh battery vs LFP half capacity

The Terra and Traveler pure EVs are expected to use nickel–manganese–cobalt (NMC) batteries of around 120 kWh, giving an estimated range of 350 miles (563 km). The EREV uses a smaller lithium–iron–phosphate (LFP) battery, about half the size of the NMC pack. Although LFP has a lower energy density, it is cheaper to manufacture.

Range: 563 km EV; 241 km pure electric EREV; total 800 km

The EREV is expected to travel approximately 150 miles (241 km) in pure electric mode. When the battery is depleted and charging stations are unavailable, the gasoline engine will operate as a generator to extend the total range to up to 800 km. The pure EV relies entirely on grid charging, with an estimated range of 350 miles (563 km) for the 120 kWh NMC battery pack.

Why does EREV make sense for truck users in the US?

For truck customers, concerns about charging infrastructure and downtime are major barriers. EREVs address this with a “safety net” of gasoline when needed, without changing the driving experience of the electric powertrain. This is why EREVs are overwhelmingly chosen during the transition period.

Product Strategy: Responding to the Present, Aiming for the EV Future

Scott Keogh has been blunt in his rejection of the possibility of a Scout with an internal combustion engine only. He stressed that the trend towards electrification is irreversible: “The technology is there, the innovation is there. We are at the early stages. The technology is getting better; the costs are only going to come down.” Accordingly, EREVs are a step to meet immediate needs, while pure EVs are the long-term destination.

Manufacturing and Investment Roadmap in Blythewood, South Carolina

The Terra and Traveler are expected to go into production in late 2027 at a new factory in Blythewood, South Carolina. After an initial investment of $2 billion, the company said it would add another $300 million.

Quick comparison table of pure EV Terra/Traveler and EREV configurations

Category	Pure EV	EREV
Battery chemistry	NMC	LFP
Battery capacity	About 120 kWh	About half the size of an NMC package
Pure electric range	Estimated 350 miles (563 km)	Approximately 150 miles (241 km)
Total operating range	Charger dependent	Up to 800 km
Gasoline engine	Do not have	Four naturally aspirated cylinders, located behind the rear axle; generator only, not mechanically connected to the wheels
DC fast charging	Have	Have

Conclude

Order data suggests that EREVs are the practical choice for Terra/Traveler customers today, thanks to the “range anxiety” that comes without sacrificing the electric driving experience. But the message from Scout leadership is clear: pure EVs are the way to go long term, as technology and costs continue to improve. With a production roadmap of late 2027 and billions of dollars in infrastructure investment, Scout is betting on a two-pronged strategy to meet immediate demand while preparing for an electrified future.

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