Scout Unveils Terra and Traveler EVs, as well as Harvester Hybrid

Scout Motors finally took the wraps off its first all-electric vehicles, inspired by the classic International Harverster vehicles of the last century. At an event in Franklin, Tennessee, the world got its first look at the retro-futuristic all-electric off-roaders, as well as a surprise third entry. Known as the Harvester, the SUV will have the same electric powertrain as the other vehicles, with the addition of a gas-powered generator that extends its range to over 800 km (500 miles), as compared to over 560 km (350 miles) for the battery-only models.

All share the same powertrain, which sends over 1,000 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels via front and rear mechanical differentials. Horsepower has yet to be revealed for the vehicles, but Scout promises that they will be able to reach 60 mph (96 km/h) in as little as 3.5 seconds.  Thanks to the hearty torque figure, the Terra pickup will be able to tow 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) and carry 2,000 lbs (907 kg) of payload in its 5.5-foot bed, while the Traveler SUV will top out at 7,000 lbs (3,175 kg) of towing capability. And Scout really wants to put the emphasis on the U in SUV, promising it will offer a number of utilitarian accessories, including snow plows, hay forks, and more, all of which will be available at launch.

To help make it capable off-road, the vehicles are all based on an body-on-frame platform, feature solid rear axles, and the automaker will offer tires as large as 35-inches in diameter. As a result, the Terra and Traveler will offer more than a foot of ground clearance and nearly three feet of fording capability in water. A front sway-bar disconnect, front and rear mechanical lockers, and “competitive” approach and departure angles should acquit them well on the trail.

Scout is leaning heavily on the old-school and the off-road angles inside, too, offering a manual compass above the rearview mirror and an optional bench seat up front so that occupants can sit three abreast. In an explicit repudiation of the all-screen interior design championed by the likes of Tesla, Scout points out that its infotainment setup offers occupants a number of physical knobs and buttons, including a volume scroll wheel behind on the right-hand side of the screen for passengers. A scroll wheel on the octagonal steering will give drivers a convenient place to adjust the volume without having to interact with the touchscreen, whose size has not yet been revealed.

A wide dashboard, embedded with trim made out of interesting materials such as sustainable hemp wood, features a grab handle on the passenger side that can be used as a stand for a tablet. In addition, a table can be pulled out from above the glove compartment, and used as a workspace. Buyers who do not opt for the bench seat get a centre console with cupholders, phone chargers, storage, and more.

More storage is also available under the hood, whether a buyer opts for the battery-only Terra and Traveler, or the range-extender Harvester. Scout says that the feature is endowed with pullout seating and is big enough to fit a golf bag. Out back, the Traveler’s spare wheel swings out to reveal a split tailgate, on which users can also sit

Canadian pricing for Scout’s vehicles has not yet been announced but, in America, prices will start at less than $60,000 for the Terra and the Traveler. Initial production at the automaker’s upcoming South Carolina plant is expected to begin in 2027, but customers are invited to make a $100 deposit to reserve their spot in line.