2027 Scout Traveler & Terra | Specs, EV Range, Off-Road Capability

[G. David Felt]

Scout, with over 150,000 reservations for their Traveler SUV and Terra Truck, is quickly heading toward full production aimed to start by the beginning of 2027. Test mules have been spotted out and about around the factory in South Carolina. Many things were stated when the SUV and Truck were first revealed back in 2024.

Here we are in 2026 and less than a year away from full production of these EVs. Let's dig into an update on what the details are for the Traveler and Terra.

Shared Specs: Traveler SUV & Terra Truck

First, let's start with some basic details that cover both the SUV and truck.

• EV version will go 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 3.5 seconds
• Extended Range generator versions will go 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds
  • Acceleration capabilities Scout reminds us will depend on final vehicle configuration, equipment, etc. The numbers supplied is an empty vehicle with a driver.
• SUV and Truck are both estimated to produce at least 1,000 lb-ft of torque through the electronic drive units.
• Projected payload capacity is 2,000 lbs for both the SUV and Truck.
• Battery size for EV only will be 120 - 130 kWh size
  • Estimated range of 350 miles
• Range Extender models will be 60 - 70 kWh size
  • Estimated range of 500 plus miles
• American Axle is the supplier for the front and rear electronic drive axle units.
• Off-road capabilities have been stated as follows:

  • They are projected to come standard with dual-motors for four-wheel drive, a solid rear axle, a locking rear differential, and off-road drive modes. Plus, the bumpers and rockers are separated from the body and are designed to act as protective elements.

  • For even more capability, customers will be able to select an optional off-road package, which includes off-road tires, special shock tuning, a locking front differential, and more. Scout vehicles will also offer a front sway bar disconnect, designed to improve wheel articulation, comfort, and traction on uneven terrain – offering the best of both on-road and off-road handling. Final details will be confirmed as we approach production.

• Type of Differential: A standard mechanical-locking rear differential. A mechanical-locking front differential will be part of an optional off-road package.

• Scout vehicles are designed to come standard with a dual-motor, four-wheel drive system. The rear motor is paired with a standard solid rear axle for enhanced capability and durability.

• Each Scout will come with a spare tire:

  • Scout Traveler: Offers a rear-mounted spare tire carrier that seamlessly integrates into the vehicle’s body and rear design. It can hold a full-size spare up to 35 inches with minimal impact on aerodynamics.

  • Scout Terra: Offers an underbody spare tire carrier for up to 33-inch tires, with an option for a 35-inch all-terrain tire carrier mounted in the bed.

• Scout will use an 800V high-voltage architecture with fast charging capable of up to 350 kW.

• Physical controls: Scout has confirmed that market research has stated that while a big screen is desired for feedback to the end user, a mechanical tactile experience is preferred. Scout has confirmed the following:

  • Mechanical door handles

  • Mechanical grab bars

  • Mechanical switches / dials for traditional things such as heat, cooling, radio, defrost, windows, etc.—a real hands-on experience

• Scout platform is an all-new ladder-frame chassis designed for long-term durability and reliability on- and off-road.

• Suspension is currently still not stated, but Scout has stated that they will offer an optional air springs system with active damping working with the solid rear axle.

• All Scout vehicles will come with USB-C for easy access to all seats and 120V outlets.

• Scout vehicles are expected to handle up to 100% grade.

• Water fording capabilities are projected to handle three feet of water depth.

• Multiple Roof options with powered shade, open-air options with privacy and thermal control.

• Seating options

  • Captain chairs with multifunctional center console or front bench seat.

• Community UX interface

  • The Community UX ecosystem will prioritize simplicity and convenience. Instead of hiding features in complex menus, it will combine tactile buttons and knobs with a responsive, right-sized digital interface. This will ensure intuitive and low-effort interactions for all users.

  • The system will also offer three customizable information modes:
    • Detailed View: For those who love diving into vehicle data.
    • Default Mode: Displays essential information for easy, stress-free driving.
    • Detox Mode: Minimizes distractions with a clean, simple display.

Scout Terra Truck Specs & Dimensions

Details specific to the Terra Truck.

• Rear retractable window
• Towing Capacity of 10,000 lbs
• Pickup Dimensions

  • Length: 229.2 in

  • Width Without Mirrors: 79.9 in

  • Width With Mirrors: 91.6 in

  • Max Height (with Antenna): 77.7 in

  • Wheelbase: 148.6 in

  • Max Ground Clearance: 12+ in

  • Bed Length: 66 in (5.5 ft) 

  • Cab to Bumper: 71.7 in

  • Offered Tire Size: 35 in

Scout Traveler SUV Specs & Dimensions

Details specific to the Traveler SUV.

• Split Tailgate
• Towing capacity of 7,000 lbs
• SUV Dimensions

  • Length With Spare Wheel Carrier: 207.9 in

  • Length Without Spare Wheel Carrier: 190.9 in

  • Width Without Mirrors: 79.9 in

  • Width With Mirrors: 91.6 in

  • Max Height (with Antenna): 76.3 in

  • Wheelbase: 120.4 in

  • Max Ground Clearance: 12+ in

  • Offered Tire Size: 35 in

Scout has confirmed that the Traveler SUV will go into production first and then the Terra Truck. Scout has been mum about if they will support Android Auto / Apple Carplay. A big question that has not been answered yet is will the Scout EVs have a heat pump or not. 

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[ccap41]

I want one of these so bad. I wouldn't even worry about the "range extended" version as the EV range will be sufficient enough for me. 350 miles of range is more than enough for me. I'd be fine with like 275+ miles of range. 

My only issue is price and if I could swallow a 60-70k depreciating asset. 

Oh, I guess my other issue is the dealership/maintenance/repair network situation. I know they're supposed to be building a repair network, but I still worry without any legacy-like established buildings. Yes, they claim to drive to you wherever you are and I'm sure that's only while under warranty, but what happens outside of warranty? Am I paying like a $500 bill to come to my house then to diagnose an issue? 

[G. David Felt]

18 hours ago, ccap41 said:

I want one of these so bad. I wouldn't even worry about the "range extended" version as the EV range will be sufficient enough for me. 350 miles of range is more than enough for me. I'd be fine with like 275+ miles of range. 

My only issue is price and if I could swallow a 60-70k depreciating asset. 

Oh, I guess my other issue is the dealership/maintenance/repair network situation. I know they're supposed to be building a repair network, but I still worry without any legacy-like established buildings. Yes, they claim to drive to you wherever you are and I'm sure that's only while under warranty, but what happens outside of warranty? Am I paying like a $500 bill to come to my house then to diagnose an issue? 

Like you the EV is good enough without all the complexity of having a generator built above the rear axle/electric motor for added maintenance.

Based on my current experience with my EV9 I would have to say that not having a Legacy dealership is fine as maintenance is pretty much nonexistent.

Repairs / replacement of worn-out parts as long as there are some places to take it, then I do not see an issue. I honestly think Scout will do what Tesla and Rivian has done and will have contracts with companies that cover not only warranty but any other service needs. An example of this is EV's Republic of California.

Tesla Maintenance & Repair Services by EV’s Republic

There are also a number of other companies that have contracts to cover service and as such can be found here: 3rd Party Tesla Service: Independent Repair Guide 2025 | Recharged

Rivian is also signing agreements to expand their service / warranty network.

ALLDATA Becomes First Third-Party Provider to Add Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Rivian to Repair Software | ALLDATA

I believe Scout will go this same route with contracts to 3rd party companies for auto repair.

Tesla Roadside Assistance Network

Rivian Authorized Service Providers

[ccap41]

On 3/14/2026 at 9:11 AM, G. David Felt said:

Based on my current experience with my EV9 I would have to say that not having a Legacy dealership is fine as maintenance is pretty much nonexistent.

Hyundai/Kia do have dealerships all over the place though. I wouldn't worry about a service location if I already knew where they were located. The issue with Scout is there are no locations as of right now, that I know of. 

[G. David Felt]

58 minutes ago, ccap41 said:

Hyundai/Kia do have dealerships all over the place though. I wouldn't worry about a service location if I already knew where they were located. The issue with Scout is there are no locations as of right now, that I know of. 

Not sure if you have any Pep Boys automotive centers where you are, but they have signed on to be Tesla and Rivian service centers which makes it pretty easy to get to one beside Tesla/Rivian having their own locations.

[ccap41]

26 minutes ago, G. David Felt said:

Not sure if you have any Pep Boys automotive centers where you are, but they have signed on to be Tesla and Rivian service centers which makes it pretty easy to get to one beside Tesla/Rivian having their own locations.

There are certainly some "in the area", but I really don't know where one is. 

It's really just a wait and see for Scout, for me. As much as I'd love one, this feels like it may be the biggest hurdle to get over. Price is pretty cut and dry, can I afford it or not? Where or how will I get it serviced, because it isn't set in stone right now, is an issue. 

I also don't know which I'd get, the SUV or truck? My first instinct says the SUV, but I'd love the bed of a truck. I only need two rows of seats so even if the SUV offered a 3rd row(I haven't looked into or remember if it does or not), I'd leave it flat more likely anyway. 

1 minute ago, ccap41 said:

There are certainly some "in the area", but I really don't know where one is. 

Okay, well I googlemaped Pep Boys and they are NOT in the STL area. I feel like they used to be, because I remember the commercials, but they certainly are not anymore. 

[Drew Dowdell]

On 3/13/2026 at 3:55 PM, ccap41 said:

I want one of these so bad. I wouldn't even worry about the "range extended" version as the EV range will be sufficient enough for me. 350 miles of range is more than enough for me. I'd be fine with like 275+ miles of range. 

My only issue is price and if I could swallow a 60-70k depreciating asset. 

Oh, I guess my other issue is the dealership/maintenance/repair network situation. I know they're supposed to be building a repair network, but I still worry without any legacy-like established buildings. Yes, they claim to drive to you wherever you are and I'm sure that's only while under warranty, but what happens outside of warranty? Am I paying like a $500 bill to come to my house then to diagnose an issue? 

Once the VW dealers stop suing over Scout, I wonder if they'll get the maintenance contract. 

 

On 3/16/2026 at 11:00 AM, ccap41 said:

Okay, well I googlemaped Pep Boys and they are NOT in the STL area. I feel like they used to be, because I remember the commercials, but they certainly are not anymore. 

Private Equity.  They got bought up by an equity firm that also owns either Advance or AutoZone (can't remember which, if you care enough you can google lol).   The equity firm decided that there was no point having two brands competing on auto parts sales, so they closed down the PepBoys parts (which sucks because they typically had the best prices of the walk-in parts stores) and made PepBoys service only.   In the process, a lot of PepBoys became unsustainable in their current locations because their building footprint was too large for the dollar volume coming through, so many of them closed.  This was mid-late Covid era, so a lot of the service departments simply never got rebuilt. 

Sing it with me now... Private Equity Ruins America.

On 3/16/2026 at 10:29 AM, G. David Felt said:

Not sure if you have any Pep Boys automotive centers where you are, but they have signed on to be Tesla and Rivian service centers which makes it pretty easy to get to one beside Tesla/Rivian having their own locations.

They've been doing that sort of thing for years and maybe the Tesla/Rivian thing will be the one that finally saves them.  They were suppose to take over Saturn and Saab service too.  I think they had Suzuki for a bit. They were the official service center for Daewoo for like 5 minutes. 

[ccap41]

15 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Once the VW dealers stop suing over Scout, I wonder if they'll get the maintenance contract. 

When it was first announced and everything, I thought VW was going to service them and I had no issue with that. There's a VW dealership about 30 minutes away. That would have been just fine with me. Theeeeeen I read they will have their own service centers and for people outside of X miles, they'd have the service come to you. That sounds good and all but I know that isn't for the life of the vehicle and when something isn't covered I'm sure there will be a distance-like service fee attached. 

15 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Private Equity.  They got bought up by an equity firm that also owns either Advance or AutoZone (can't remember which, if you care enough you can google lol).   The equity firm decided that there was no point having two brands competing on auto parts sales, so they closed down the PepBoys parts (which sucks because they typically had the best prices of the walk-in parts stores) and made PepBoys service only.   In the process, a lot of PepBoys became unsustainable in their current locations because their building footprint was too large for the dollar volume coming through, so many of them closed.  This was mid-late Covid era, so a lot of the service departments simply never got rebuilt. 

Advance and AutoZone are stores though. Maybe there's another service center you're thinking of? Meineke?  

15 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Sing it with me now... Private Equity Ruins America.

Yes. Agreed.

[Drew Dowdell]

10 minutes ago, ccap41 said:

Advance and AutoZone are stores though. Maybe there's another service center you're thinking of? Meineke? 

I'm not sure what you're asking.

The private equity firm owns both PepBoys and one of those other two.  PepBoys does service, but they ALSO had basically an entire AutoZone and more inside. They had a much bigger and (IMHO) better selection than the other two.  The private equity firm closed out the retail parts & accessories side of PepBoys and made them all service only.  There were some PepBoys that were already like that, but most had a retail parts counter also. 

[ccap41]

1 hour ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I'm not sure what you're asking.

If PepBoys was replaced by either AutoZone or Advance Auto, you're saying a service shop(with a retail store (PepBoys)) was replaced by just retail stores? That's the only reason I was suggesting it may not have been AutoZone/Advance. 

Edited 22 hours ago by ccap41

[Drew Dowdell]

1 minute ago, ccap41 said:

If PepBoys was replaced by either AutoZone or Advance Auto, you're saying a service shop(with a retail store (PepBoys)) was replaced by just retail stores? That's the only reason I was suggesting it may not have been AutoZone/Advance. 

I'm saying that the retail store was removed from Pepboys.

Old footprint:

PepBoys:  Service bays + Retail auto parts and accessories (typically the retail area alone was bigger than an AutoZone)
AutoZone: Retail auto parts and accessories

New Footprint:

PepBoys: Service bays only
AutoZone: Retail auto parts only

[G. David Felt]

@ccap41 @Drew Dowdell 

Pep Boys is currently owned by Icahn Automotive Group LLC

Icahn Automotive Group LLC owns Pep Boys, Auto Plus, Precision Tune Auto Care, AAMCO Total Auto Care

I agree that once the lawsuit is over I can see VW picking up the servicing of Scout EVs.

350 miles of range for the Truck or SUV with AA/CP if they support it on an 800V system is a win and will have me very interested in the EVs to own.

[Drew Dowdell]

4 minutes ago, G. David Felt said:

@ccap41 @Drew Dowdell 

Pep Boys is currently owned by Icahn Automotive Group LLC

Icahn Automotive Group LLC owns Pep Boys, Auto Plus, Precision Tune Auto Care, AAMCO Total Auto Care

I went and looked at their wikipedia and their tangled web of finance and ownership would make the Volkswagen Automotive Group blush.

[G. David Felt]

22 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I went and looked at their wikipedia and their tangled web of finance and ownership would make the Volkswagen Automotive Group blush.

Sadly, my dad had considered back in the 70's of becoming an AAMCO Franchise, but after starting down the rabbit hole, discovered things he was not thrilled with and choose to stay independent. As such, the whole Icahn approach to how they run things has turned me off from these companies.

I have little faith in them being honorable and more about how to take your money and give little back.

[ccap41]

34 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I went and looked at their wikipedia and their tangled web of finance and ownership would make the Volkswagen Automotive Group blush.

I've gone down the rabbit hole one a couple private equities and what all they own and some of them are meeesssssyyyyyy. 

[Robert Hall]

Interesting about Pep Boys..I had no idea.  There aren't any in my area, looks like they have a few locations down in Youngstown and in Central Ohio around Columbus.  Auto Zone, Advance and O'Reilly are my locals.   I tend to prefer O'Reilly, if only because I worked on their inventory system for a while on a project the consulting firm I was at in Arizona had them as a client.