Factory delivery will be available ... are you taking trip to Scout plant in SC for it?

[hayduke]

I read a question somewhere else about driving a trade-in and picking up Scout from the factory. that would be an awesome option...even if it meant putting 2.900 miles on the rig getting it home

 

[The Chief]

As long as I get a tour of the plant, I’ll drive there from Pittsburgh.

 

[Latrant]

Update: this article quotes Scout as saying that factory delivery will be available at the plant!

https://www.scoutevforum.com/forum/...-open-in-2027-expanding-to-100-by-2032.11023/​

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The brand plans to open Scout Experience Centers, and the first one will open at the company’s plant in Blythewood, S.C. It is being created as the front door of the plant, Thacker said, as well as a place for customers to take delivery, a starting point for factory tours and an off-road driving experience.​

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Jamie, a Scout Motors employee recently confirmed that factory delivery for our Scout EVs "is something we are actively exploring. Short answer is very likely. "

Sounds like a great decision to me. Brands that have factory delivery programs seem to build more ownership loyalty and a community spirit in my opinion. And what better first experience with your new vehicle than to road trip home with it.

That's a ~1600 mile trip from the Scout production plant in Blythewood, SC. Perfect for a 2-3 day roadtrip home.

2 questions --
Think factory delivery will be free or charge a fee?
Will you guys be opting for factory delivery?

I used to Live in Blythewood where I retired from the military and my wife ordered me back to Ohio. I would have stayed if I could have. Loved the house I owned there.

I would definitely take a factory tour, experience and off road course and drive back to Cleveland. I would fly in.

 

[Mousehunter]

I have probably already posted in this thread - but I did about 1400 miles to get my old jeep, and just did 2200 miles to pick up a boat and get their factory tour. So sure, time permits, would drive to the mothership for a Scout (or better yet - fly and drive home). If enough people were doing it daily, they could even arrange an airport shuttle.

 

[Bkenyon53]

I'm in MA. 770 miles away...that's doable but definitely need some charging time built in.

 

[Goose]

I live in NC and am a very early reservation holder. As long as they offer trade-ins (and provide a competitive offer) I'll take delivery from the factory. There's no way my wife would drive me 3.5hrs to pick up a vehicle.

 

[crreed21]

I'm only about 15 minutes from the plant and I cannot wait for their experience center

 

[KaniLea]

I’ll fly to the plant and drive back home to WA for that! It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve driven cross country.

 

[NukeDukem]

I live in NC and am a very early reservation holder. As long as they offer trade-ins (and provide a competitive offer) I'll take delivery from the factory. There's no way my wife would drive me 3.5hrs to pick up a vehicle.

Mine would as long as there was antiquing there and back.

 

[Goose]

Mine would as long as there was antiquing there and back.

You make a good point. My kiddo will be 7 at the youngest when the Scouts release, so I have time to work on her between now and then.

 

[LoneWolfo6]

Update: this article quotes Scout as saying that factory delivery will be available at the plant!

https://www.scoutevforum.com/forum/...-open-in-2027-expanding-to-100-by-2032.11023/​

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The brand plans to open Scout Experience Centers, and the first one will open at the company’s plant in Blythewood, S.C. It is being created as the front door of the plant, Thacker said, as well as a place for customers to take delivery, a starting point for factory tours and an off-road driving experience.​

_________________________
Jamie, a Scout Motors employee recently confirmed that factory delivery for our Scout EVs "is something we are actively exploring. Short answer is very likely. "

Sounds like a great decision to me. Brands that have factory delivery programs seem to build more ownership loyalty and a community spirit in my opinion. And what better first experience with your new vehicle than to road trip home with it.

That's a ~1600 mile trip from the Scout production plant in Blythewood, SC. Perfect for a 2-3 day roadtrip home.

2 questions --
Think factory delivery will be free or charge a fee?
Will you guys be opting for factory delivery?

There was much talk about the CT on pick up at plant, many said they definitely would.

But in reality haven't heard of any but the first Tesla CT deliveries in November 2024.

Maybe Scout will be different, would be nice.

 

[cmiller]

I'm in CT and would definitely consider it

 

[Chavannigans]

I will fly out from Texas, stop by a buddys house that moved to SC a few years ago, and drive my Scout 939 miles back home to East Texas the following day.

 

[banjo5]

I'm in NC and will definitely pick mine up in SC.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

Yesss sign me up! All of it - the delivery, off-road course, tour, etc.

That's an easy one day road trip for me (sorry @Golfguy)

I’m in Missouri so more than 1 day, but yes absolutely, particularly the off-road course