Pricing difference between EV+Gas (Harvester) vs. Full-EV model?

[zak]

And due to the change in Administration in DC come January both scouts will be $7500 more expensive as the electric vehicle discount goes away. (which has been promised)

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[Stumpy]

And due to the change in Administration in DC come January both scouts will be $7500 more expensive as the electric vehicle discount goes away. (which has been promised)

Campaign statements often don't turn out that way or are modified when it comes to actual policy, so I think it's still too early to assume that the $7500 EV tax credit will be scrapped or reduced.

 

[JesseS]

Campaign statements often don't turn out that way or are modified when it comes to actual policy, so I think it's still too early to assume that the $7500 EV tax credit will be scrapped or reduced.

Well, I hope it turns out that way, but he said it again today, and as he can't be elected again.......

 

[timmyhil]

Campaign statements often don't turn out that way or are modified when it comes to actual policy, so I think it's still too early to assume that the $7500 EV tax credit will be scrapped or reduced.

Totally agree with you on this.

 

[JBScout]

I believe the harvester option will be cheaper than the full ev. Less batteries

There is a lot of speculation on this. They have advertised 350 miles of EV range on both versions, with the Harvester extending that range by 150miles. So, if you believe there will be less batteries in the Harvester model, how will they achieve 350 miles of EV only range? Will they use the Sold State Batteries to reduce the battery foot print? That would be great, but then why not just fill the space with all SSD batteries and achieve that same 500 miles of range? Is cost of SSD for that size battery that much more significant than LIO battery chemistry? Definitely. If they use solid state to reduce the size while still giving the vehicle 350 miles of EV range, then offer the Harvester to extend the range, then that might make the most sense, but I would doubt that this will be a cheaper option. The added cost of SSD will make up for it. IMHO

 

[timmyhil]

There is a lot of speculation on this. They have advertised 350 miles of EV range on both versions, with the Harvester extending that range by 150miles. So, if you believe there will be less batteries in the Harvester model, how will they achieve 350 miles of EV only range? Will they use the Sold State Batteries to reduce the battery foot print? That would be great, but then why not just fill the space with all SSD batteries and achieve that same 500 miles of range? Is cost of SSD for that size battery that much more significant than LIO battery chemistry? Definitely. If they use solid state to reduce the size while still giving the vehicle 350 miles of EV range, then offer the Harvester to extend the range, then that might make the most sense, but I would doubt that this will be a cheaper option. The added cost of SSD will make up for it. IMHO

The reason for the Harvester is to reach a larger market which seems that you are struggling to understand. Not everyone is ready to go full EV, which is why Scout is giving the option to have a gas generator in the back.

 

[joewilk45]

I think harvester is a great all around idea. And I think you're going to have a 8 to 12 gallon gas tank. Along with interior inverters to allow boost when needed. So whatever the recharge ratio is from the gas engine that will determine when it kicks on. I also think they will have a direct outlet to utilize the generator to power your home or campsite. The good thing is two years from now I am sure there be other new advances we will be discussing.

 

[Chuckles]

There is a lot of speculation on this. They have advertised 350 miles of EV range on both versions, with the Harvester extending that range by 150miles. So, if you believe there will be less batteries in the Harvester model, how will they achieve 350 miles of EV only range? Will they use the Sold State Batteries to reduce the battery foot print? That would be great, but then why not just fill the space with all SSD batteries and achieve that same 500 miles of range? Is cost of SSD for that size battery that much more significant than LIO battery chemistry? Definitely. If they use solid state to reduce the size while still giving the vehicle 350 miles of EV range, then offer the Harvester to extend the range, then that might make the most sense, but I would doubt that this will be a cheaper option. The added cost of SSD will make up for it. IMHO

I've never seen Scout say 350 miles on battery for the Harvester . It's always been a smaller battery with a range of around 150 miles and Harvester providing the rest.
https://scoutmotors.community.forum/threads/scout-traveler-faq.1080/post-11275

 

[timmyhil]

Here’s some more info coming from Jamie just moments ago in a DM to him from me.

”We announced 150 miles battery and total range of 500. It is still early at this stage and we will be dialing in these details over the next few years. No more specifics for now. Keep in mind, depending on the use case, the engine/generator may kick in sooner or later depending on a number of variables. Stay tuned... ?”

I think this just made my decision even more clear to get the Harvester.

 

[JBScout]

I've never seen Scout say 350 miles on battery for the Harvester . It's always been a smaller battery with a range of around 150 miles and Harvester providing the rest.
https://scoutmotors.community.forum/threads/scout-traveler-faq.1080/post-11275

Looking back at the reveal, I think you are right in saying smaller battery, but I really hope your wrong about the 150 EV range, because I haven't seen that anywhere, and that would be a deal breaker for me. If I wanted a gas car, that's what I would buy. I don't want a motor running all the time on trip to the beach or mountains.