Scout Motors Announces Plans to Establish new Innovation Center in Michigan

Scout Motors Inc., a US developer of next generation all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, has announced plans to establish its Scout Innovation Center in Novi, Michigan. This research and development facility will house Scout Motors’ product, design and engineering teams, and members of cross-functional support teams.

Scout Motors' trucks and rugged SUVs will be built on a newly designed all-electric platform, with a focus on payload capacity, all-electric range, and new digital features.

Vehicle production is targeted to begin at its Production Center near Columbia, South Carolina, by the end of 2026, with the first retail sales of trucks and SUVs occurring soon after.

The state of Michigan has attracted over $14 billion in electric vehicle and battery investments while developing programmes to train and employ the next generation of talent in the EV/mobility sector.

The group's  investment in the Scout Innovation Center is supported by a Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant.

Scott Keogh, President and CEO of Scout Motors, says: “Our new vehicles will honor Scout’s hard-working heritage while injecting fresh American ingenuity to create a new era of iconic all-purpose vehicles. As we design and engineer our vehicles, Michigan is the perfect place to establish our Innovation Center due to its deep automotive roots, continued investment in innovation and ability to attract and train a talented, diverse workforce.”

“We are thrilled to be welcoming Scout Motors to Michigan as we continue to secure our position as the leader in future mobility and electrification. This project represents the kind of R&D investment that continues to put Michigan in a position to win through a Make It in Michigan strategy,” adds Quentin Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund.

In May 2022, Volkswagen backed Scout Motors as a separate company