Scout begins building Traveler SUV and Terra pickup in South Carolina
Scout has started assembling validation vehicles for the Traveler and Terra in South Carolina. The company still plans to begin delivering the electric models to customers in 2028.
At Scout’s new plant in South Carolina, validation vehicles are already being produced: body panels are being stamped, initial welding work is underway, painting and other operations are being carried out. These vehicles are necessary to identify potential issues in future mass production in advance; pre-production models have not yet been reached.
Based on published images, the appearance of the test vehicles closely resembles the concepts previously showcased for the Traveler and Terra designs. The manufacturer reported that construction of the facility is in its final stage, with most of the equipment already installed inside. The plant’s construction began two and a half years ago.
Validation builds will be refined throughout 2027. After this, Scout plans to move to the next phase—producing pre-production vehicles. The company continues to target 2028 for customer deliveries of the electric SUVs and pickups.
The Traveler and Terra are built on a body-on-frame platform and will feature an electric powertrain. Both models will offer a Harvester version: a gasoline engine mounted at the rear will function as a generator to recharge the battery after depletion. Over 80% of pre-orders were for this variant, prompting Scout to accelerate its market launch and offer it before the fully electric versions.
