VW dealers upset they may not get to sell Scout Motors EVs

[Administrator]

VW Is Launching A New EV Truck Brand. Its Dealers Are Pissed They Might Get Cut Out

https://insideevs.com/news/716994/vw-scout-honda-afeela-dealers/

 

[Lakesinai]

Going to be interesting! From the customer POV, we're going to not want dealers overcharging or doing mark-ups on the vehicle price. The way Ford handled this with the Bronco roll-out, If I configured the vehicle on Ford's web site, and assigned a Dealer, the dealer had to agree to MSRP and honor the configuration pricing. Or, I'd find another dealer. While some Ford dealers tried initially to mark-up pre orders, most settled into honoring the pre-order, configuration price. Like with the Bronco, I would not be a buyer of a Scout if a dealer tried marking it up. Otherwise, someone has to service the vehicle! However, here in SC, I could drive to the plant!