--- title: "Scout’s Gas Range Extender Give Its EVs 500+ Miles of Range" date: "2024-10-24" modified: "2024-10-24" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/scouts-gas-range-extender-give-its-evs-500-miles-of-range" categories: - "News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "pickup" --- # Scout’s Gas Range Extender Give Its EVs 500+ Miles of Range ![Scout Terra Pickup]() *Scout Motors* Bringing the Scout name back purposefully plays on the nostalgia of old-school Americana. However, old-school [off-road enthusiasts weren't thrilled]() about the revived brand eschewing V8s and diesels for an electric powertrain. The brand's compromise, however, is an optional gasoline range extender that can bump the Scout's projected range from 350 miles to over 500 miles. While a gasoline [range extender]() might not be exactly what fans of the original brand wanted, giving them their desired diesel engine option likely wasn't realistic. Especially with Scout's parent company [Volkswage]()[n]() having a, let's say, checkered past with diesels in America. So, both the Scout Traveler SUV and [Scout Terra pickup truck]() get dual-motor electric powertrains with a motor at each axle. While specs aren't finalized, they're said to have up to an estimated 1,000 lb-ft of torque. That sort of power should be enough to satisfy the needs of even the most die-hard internal combustion fans, but they're understandably concerned about what happens when an EV runs out of juice on a trail in the middle of nowhere. ![]() **Scout Motors** There's where Scout's extended range electric vehicle (EREV) system, cleverly called "Harvester," comes in. Not only does this bring back one of the brand's original names but it adds 150 miles of range. More importantly, since the Harvester engine runs on gasoline, it allows Scout owners to bring jerrycans of fuel with them, extending that effective range even more. Additionally, Scout claims that the electric powertrain doesn't suffer any power, response, or off-road capability-related losses while running on the gas extender. When Scout owners do have the ability to plug their car in, they'll be able to do so using a [Tesla]() NACS plug. And since both Scout models have 800-volt battery architectures, they're capable of both 350-kW DC fast charging and bi-directional charging. If equipped with the Harvester range extender, bi-directional charging can be used to power up campsites or even charge other vehicles without worrying too much about battery life. Would most Scout fans still have preferred a big V8 or a diesel engine? Probably. But the biggest concern that traditional off-roaders have with EVs is range and charging while out in the wilderness. Offering a range extender option should calm the nerves of most enthusiasts. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()