The first real challenger to the Rivian R1S’s electric SUV halo is coming, and it hails from South Carolina via Germany. The Scout brand has been resurrected by Volkswagen. On Thursday, the electric Scout Traveler SUV was unveiled as a direct rival for the Rivian R1S off-road electric SUV.

Both Scout vehicles will ship with integrated NACS (North American Charging Standard) ports, meaning they will be able to charge at Tesla stations. Even more impressively, these vehicles sport an 800-volt charging architecture that supports up to 350 kW speeds and bidirectional charging.

Scout's new battery-electric and range-extended SUV and truck made their first appearance during a private event outside Nashville, Tennessee.

The Rivian R1T will be quicker than the Scout Terra. The Rivian R1T with quad motors can sprint from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds. The slowest Rivian R1S dual-motor does 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds, while the dual-motor Performance model does the deed in 3.4 seconds. The tri-motor model hits 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.

Body-on-frame chassis, solid rear axle, and front and rear mechanical lockers for off-road performance; Projected towing of over 7,000 pounds for the Scout Traveler and over 10,00

Scout Motors has officially revealed two production-intent concept vehicles, the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra truck, signaling a new chapter for the historic brand. These vehicles were designed in Michigan and will be manufactured in South Carolina,

The first of Volkswagen's resurrected Scout models get body-on-frame construction, a live rear axle, and tons of capability.

It sounds harsh but some folks doubt that Volkswagen’s new Scout Motors electric vehicle startup can build a 4×4 worth buying. The main concern they’ve voiced from the beginning is that electric-only isn’t realistic for off-grid adventures.