2026 is on track to be a monumental year for electric vehicles. Carmakers have promised to deliver several new EVs built on dedicated platforms. The year would also mark the revival of Scout Motors, the iconic American truck brand resurrected by parent company Volkswagen Group last year. We’ve known for a while that Scout’s initial offerings would include an electric pickup truck and an SUV. Now, the brand announced on its website that a reveal is due in late summer 2024.
InsideEVs was invited to VW Group's factory groundbreaking ceremony in Blythewood, South Carolina, in February. VW Group is investing some $2 billion to build a plant for U.S.-focused Scout EVs. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up For more information, read ourPrivacy Policy and Terms of Use. As competition heats up in the electric SUV and pickup segments, Scout has to make its models stand out.