Scout Traveler with Gasoline Generator to Get 800 Horsepower

Scout announced that prototype vehicles for design validation are already moving through the company’s new assembly line in South Carolina. As part of preparations for production, the manufacturer has revealed the power output of the powertrain, which had not been disclosed previously.

Harvester is a range extender for the electric Scout Traveler. According to Scott Keogh, the system will produce 800 horsepower and approximately 1,355.82 Nm of torque. The claimed acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is 3.6 seconds, with a total range of 805 km.

The Harvester system will include a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine sourced from Mexico, which Scout will take from the Volkswagen Group parts catalog and adapt for use as a generator. The exact engine model has not yet been confirmed; it is planned to be installed in the rear of the vehicle.

The battery capacity for this version has also not been disclosed. Keogh clarified that, before the gasoline generator starts, the Traveler will be able to travel about 240 km on electric power alone.