Sherminator98 Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 https://insideevs.com/news/777407/scout-motors-erev-reservastions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 I like how the Scouts look. It's not surprising that more are going for the EREV version, considering how EV sales are - people are more comfortable with having familiar powertrain as a "backup". What I found interesting was this note? The naturally-aspirated four-cylinder lump, which will be placed behind the rear axle, will increase the total range to 500 miles by burning fuel. How does that packaging make sense? How does that not interfere with bed or interior packaging on the truck and SUV? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted October 31, 2025 Author Share Posted October 31, 2025 31 minutes ago, rmc523 said: What I found interesting was this note? The naturally-aspirated four-cylinder lump, which will be placed behind the rear axle, will increase the total range to 500 miles by burning fuel. How does that packaging make sense? How does that not interfere with bed or interior packaging on the truck and SUV? https://insideevs.com/news/738757/scout-range-extender-gas-option/ Ford's 1.5L 3 Ecoboost in relation I'm guessing that an ICE in a EREV configuration won't need as many accessories attached to it to help make it smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 Having it in the rear makes building the crash structure so much easier. You don't have to accommodate the engine, and you don't have to have two different designs...one with and one without the engine. I would expect it's going to be a rather small engine. I really like the Scout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 5 minutes ago, Sherminator98 said: https://insideevs.com/news/738757/scout-range-extender-gas-option/ Ford's 1.5L 3 Ecoboost in relation I'm guessing that an ICE in a EREV configuration won't need as many accessories attached to it to help make it smaller Interesting - I don't remember seeing that before. So I'd assume the SUV will have an accessible panel for maintenance of the ICE? Seems like it'd be more of an issue for cabin smells and NVH issues? Also, I guess there's no spare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick73 Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: I like how the Scouts look. It's not surprising that more are going for the EREV version, considering how EV sales are - people are more comfortable with having familiar powertrain as a "backup". What I found interesting was this note? The naturally-aspirated four-cylinder lump, which will be placed behind the rear axle, will increase the total range to 500 miles by burning fuel. How does that packaging make sense? How does that not interfere with bed or interior packaging on the truck and SUV? Rear engine must be a German preference, especially for VW. 😀 It makes sense to me that if engine is not connected to wheels directly, and only to generator, that placing at rear eliminates issue of running exhaust under vehicle where batteries are located. Not only ground clearance but heat could make exhaust an issue. Rear engine likely requires cooling system to be more involved but I think that’s probably more manageable. As a side note, the BMW electric vehicle with range extender also had engine in rear IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick73 Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 43 minutes ago, rmc523 said: Also, I guess there's no spare? Drawing shows off tailgate, and likely optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 1 hour ago, Rick73 said: Drawing shows off tailgate, and likely optional. Not sure where the truck would put it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 A Porsche flat 4 would fit nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 25 minutes ago, akirby said: A Porsche flat 4 would fit nicely. That would be a waste of a sweet engine. I don't think an EREV needs anything that exotic. Needs to be better than a noisy old Briggs & Stratton, but not quite up to Porsche qualities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 58 minutes ago, fordmantpw said: That would be a waste of a sweet engine. I don't think an EREV needs anything that exotic. Needs to be better than a noisy old Briggs & Stratton, but not quite up to Porsche qualities. I was thinking more the flat 4 design not necessarily an actual Porsche engine. Doesn’t Subaru use flat 4s also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 (edited) I think this is the unit they are looking at using for the EREV: https://www.mahle-powertrain.com/en/experience/mahle-compact-range-extender-engine/ It can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Horizontally between frame rails in a pickup make a lot of sense. Edited October 31, 2025 by NLPRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 2 hours ago, akirby said: I was thinking more the flat 4 design not necessarily an actual Porsche engine. Doesn’t Subaru use flat 4s also? Gotcha. I think they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 2 hours ago, akirby said: I was thinking more the flat 4 design not necessarily an actual Porsche engine. Doesn’t Subaru use flat 4s also? Yes they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick73 Posted October 31, 2025 Share Posted October 31, 2025 A Boxer 4 would be cool, but expect they will use an inline-4 even if laying on its side (horizontal cylinders) to keep height down. With expected DOHC design and variable valve timing, an inline engine should cost considerably less due to fewer parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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