Quick Facts:
- Product: Scout Harvester, the range-extended version of the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup.
- Reservations: About 212,000, up from more than 160,000 in March.
- Harvester share: About 87% of reservations; pure electric versions hold about 13%.
- Model split: Traveler SUV about 75%, Terra pickup about 25%.
- Deposit: $100, fully refundable.
- Estimated range: More than 500 miles for the Harvester; up to 350 miles for battery-electric versions, per Scout.
- Deliveries: Start in 2028, according to Scout.
- Price: Scout said under $60,000 before incentives at the October 2024 reveal.
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Overview
The Scout Harvester is the version most Scout buyers want. Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh told CNBC the brand holds about 212,000 reservations. About 87% of them are for the Harvester, which adds a gasoline engine to recharge the battery. The pure electric versions make up the other 13%.
Scout also showed reporters what reservation holders drive today. For the Traveler SUV, the Ford Bronco tops the list, followed by the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford F-150. On the Scout Terra, the F-150 leads. The data shows who is lining up beside you.
However, a reservation is not a sale. Each one costs $100 and is fully refundable, and Scout says customer deliveries start in 2028, with the Traveler first and no date yet for the Terra. For a Bronco or Wrangler owner, the real question is timing, not the $100.
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Which Trucks Scout Reservation Holders Own Today
The Traveler SUV takes about 75% of reservations, and the Terra pickup takes the other 25%. Scout’s presentation showed a different crowd behind each model.
Among Traveler holders, the Bronco is the most common current vehicle. Next comes the Wrangler in second and the F-150 in third. Fourth place goes to the Mustang Mach-E, the first electric vehicle on the list. Scout also says it is drawing Tesla Model Y, Model 3 and Rivian R1T owners. For background on how the SUV targets the Bronco, read our look at the Scout Traveler concepts.
Among Terra holders, the F-150 leads again. Its count leaves out Lightning owners, who have their own entry near the bottom. Also, the Bronco and Wrangler follow in second and third. Tesla Model Y owners rank fourth, ahead of Gladiator and Tacoma drivers. Our Scout Terra versus the F-150 Lightning comparison covers how the pickup stacks up against the electric F-150.
Geography adds another layer. Ryan Decker, Scout’s vice president of strategy and brand, said reservations over-index against all-electric rivals in Mountain West markets. Examples include Colorado and Salt Lake City. They also over-index in truck markets such as Texas and South Carolina. Scout says demand is not limited to California.
Why the Scout Harvester Takes 87% of Reservations
The Harvester is a range extender setup. A gasoline engine acts as a generator for the battery. In turn, you refuel at a gas station instead of waiting on a charger. Scout estimates more than 500 miles of range for Harvester models and up to 350 miles for the battery-electric versions.
The Harvester share has held steady. In March, Scout counted more than 160,000 reservations, and 87% were already for the gas version. Keogh said Scout will launch the extended-range versions first and the fully electric ones later, given the mix. Scout will also start with mid-level trims rather than the most expensive ones.
In my view, the lead makes sense for the trips overlanders take. When the nearest fast charger sits hours from camp, a gas tank is the safer plan. Our guide to EREV powertrains for overlanding walks through this trade-off.
Other brands are making the same bet. Ford ended F-150 Lightning production in late 2025 and says its successor will use an extended-range design. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, meanwhile, has ruled out the setup. The Ram 1500 REV range extender targets mid-2027 and goes after the same buyer.
What Scout Reservations Do Not Tell You
Because a reservation is refundable, it does not always become a sale. Keogh said reservations might easily top 400,000 before customer production begins. Instead, he called presales the priority, with Scout aiming to presell as much of the first production run as possible.
Timing also carries risk. Scout targets initial production in 2027 and customer deliveries in 2028. Technical problems might push the start of production to summer 2028, Der Spiegel reported in February. Scout said it had no update to its timeline.
The plant is moving forward. Keogh told CNBC the South Carolina site is about 85% complete. Separately, Scout says it has started building validation vehicles there. Read Scout’s own validation build announcement for the details.
Price is also an open question. At the October 2024 reveal, Scout said both models would start under $60,000 before incentives. The federal EV tax credit expired in September 2025; ask Scout for final pricing before you commit.
What This Means for You
If you drive a Bronco, Wrangler or F-150, you do not need to act today. Deliveries start in 2028 at the earliest, and a fully refundable $100 reservation only holds a place in line. I treat it as a low-cost way to keep an option open, not a purchase decision.
Having owned a couple of Wranglers and a Gladiator, I understand why owners of these trucks look at the Traveler first. I have also rented a Bronco Badlands several times for Big Bear camping trips. Yet I love the Jeep brand. A Scout has to earn its place on the trail.
Weigh range, price and wait against your Bronco or Wrangler today. If you tow or haul, put the Terra beside the F-150 and the Ram 1500 REV. Wrangler drivers should weigh the wait against price, because Stellantis has said the next Wrangler will cost less.
Finally, check three things before you pay: the refund terms on the reservation, the trim you want, and the delivery date. Scout plans to start with mid-level trims rather than the priciest ones; ask when your trim will arrive.
Check the trim, refund terms and delivery date first, then plan the trips before 2028. Those run on your current rig, so camp power matters now. For example, the Anker SOLIX C300 covers lights and phone charging. The BLUETTI AC180 and the EF ECOFLOW Delta 3 hold more charge for a 12V fridge.
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Final Thoughts
Scout has 212,000 reservations, and the trucks its holders drive most are the Bronco, Wrangler and F-150. The Scout Harvester’s 87% share shows buyers want electric power with a gas safety net, and as a Jeep fan who has rented a Bronco for camping trips, I get the appeal on long drives.
Still, reservations are promises, not trucks. Scout has not delivered a customer vehicle, and the first deliveries are not due until 2028. If you love your Bronco or Wrangler, keep driving it and keep your $100 option open.
Reserve only to compare a real Scout against your rig in 2028. For a range extender sooner, the Ram 1500 REV points to mid-2027. Either way, make Scout earn your money with real specs.
Scout Harvester FAQ
What is the Scout Harvester range extender?
Harvester models add a gasoline engine, which acts as a generator for the battery. Scout estimates more than 500 miles of range, compared with up to 350 miles for the battery-electric versions.
How many Scout Motors reservations are there?
Keogh told CNBC the brand holds about 212,000 reservations. The total is up from more than 160,000 in March. Reservations are not orders, so the figure does not equal future sales.
Are Scout reservations refundable?
Yes. Each reservation costs $100 and is fully refundable. If you cancel, you lose nothing but your place in line.
When will the Scout Harvester be delivered?
Scout says customer deliveries start in 2028, with initial production targeted for 2027. However, Der Spiegel reported a possible slip to summer 2028.
Which vehicles do Scout reservation holders own today?
Traveler holders most often own a Bronco, followed by a Wrangler and an F-150. Terra holders most often own an F-150, followed by a Bronco and a Wrangler.