Once again I'm not investing in a state that doesn't meet my company's criteria. SC must have given concessions that outweigh the DTC laws. But why not set up shop in a state that does support DTC once you put the shovel in the ground you loose your leverage. But we have a long road to navigate...
So what happens if Scout cannot sell directly in South Carolina ? Do they set up in a DTC friendly state and do all sales and registration through that state and we get to pick up at Scout Stores or do they deliver directly to consumers home what is the plan if SC denies DTC
Okay let's apply some commonsense here just like when states are under a certain political party they intertwined laws to protect their continued power. What's different here with dealers. Right now Scout is going to be showed the southern one step. The dealers lobbying firm probably just...
If what I read is correct scout got huge tax incentives towards their facilities. Taking those incentives may help them keep cost competitive. And they just set up in a state that's business friendly to their model and write all the sales through that state do 30 day temp tags and you register...
Does it not amaze others on this forum that before Scout picked SC they would have a deal in place to manufacture and sell their vehicles DTC within their location before signing a deal to invest 2 billion and create many new jobs as well as tax s. I know they received terrific incentives from...
What's refreshing is VW's collaboration with Rivian and other EV entities that when it becomes time to determine what batteries and which type will be a advanced type already with proven data to back up assumptions.
With VW's investment in Rivian and its own EV development now along with Scout one would think by the time scout goes into production the battery technology VW has will be utilized in Scout only making range numbers more positive as well as charging time.
well we all have front row seats to the what ifs as to how we purchase and where. In the meantime looking forward to getting updates as to when we might see actual offerings and models as well as options etc when does everyone think we might see actual offerings and build sheets with cost 6...