VW Will Decide On Where To Build The New Scout EVs Shortly

Rumors surrounding the revival of the Scout brand by Volkswagen turned out to be true when the German automaker announced it will launch an electric SUV and truck under a new company. These newcomers are expected to be built in the United States and will help the brand expand its presence in the hotly contested EV and SUV segments.

Things seem to be moving fast; according to Reuters, the VW Group will decide on where it will build the electric duo in America. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, CEO Herbert Diess said the company is evaluating “brownfield sites and some greenfield locations.”

What this means is that the new EVs could be produced at an adapted facility or an entirely new factory.

The Volkswagen Group has big plans for the brand – company CFO Arno Antlitz has said the possibility of a share listing shouldn’t be taken off the table. The advent of a battery-powered pickup and SUV will strengthen the group’s EV offerings and bolster a range that currently includes the Volkswagen ID.4.

Aside from the arrival of an electric pickup truck, Volkswagen has committed to spending €7 billion (approximately $7.5 billion) by 2027, in the hopes of expanding further into the US market. This onslaught of EVs will certainly prove a challenge as the chip crisis and supply chain issues continue to affect automakers.

Despite this, Diess remained confident, noting it has secured itself enough batteries to support EV production for the next few years: “Are there enough batteries? Probably not. Are there as many batteries as we ordered? Yes, for sure.”

By the end of the decade, VW is expected to have a range of EVs to cater to everyone. The Group is readying a trio of affordable electric vehicles that should arrive by 2025. Sadly, it’s unlikely that these city slickers will make their way Stateside but we will, at least, receive the wonderfully-styled ID. Buzz.

Aside from this, we’ve also seen Volkswagen testing a Model 3-sized electric sedan codenamed Aero B. Even though sedans are falling out of favor, Germany’s biggest automaker is leaving no stone unturned. Elsewhere, the automotive giant has also confirmed that the new Amarok (and the Ford Ranger on which it’s based) will also head down the electrification route.

We’re looking forward to seeing what the upcoming Scout products look like and, based on the popularity of the Rivian R1T and the Ford F-150 Lightning, they’re set to be a sure-fire success.