Volkswagen Scout Pickup vs Lexus ES EV

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thumb image Volkswagen Scout Pickup US$ 60,000
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thumb image Lexus ES EV US$ 55,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Scout Motors (Volkswagen Group) Lexus
Model Scout Terra (Pickup Truck) ES EV (expected ES 350e / ES 500e)
Vehicle Type Electric Pickup Truck (EV / EREV) Luxury Electric Sedan
Trims TBA (multiple trims expected) Base, Luxury, F Sport (expected)
Release Date Production 2026, Sales 2027 2026 (expected)
Status Upcoming (prototype revealed) Upcoming / Not Yet Released
Made In Blythewood, South Carolina, USA Japan
Body Type 4-door crew cab pickup Sedan
Vehicle Warranty Expected: 8 yrs battery / 3-4 yrs standard vehicle 4 Years / 50,000 miles (Basic) – 8 Years / 100,000 miles (Battery, expected)
Colors Heritage colors (Grenoble Green, etc.), more TBA | Ultra White, Caviar Black, Sonic Iridium, Eminent White Pearl, Matador Red, Nightfall Mica

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual electric motors (front + rear, AWD) Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous (expected
Horsepower TBA (est. 400–500 hp depending on trim) 300 – 400 hp (estimated)
Torque TBA (expected ~600+ lb-ft) 300 – 400 lb-ft (estimated)
Acceleration TBA (likely 0–60 mph in 5–6 sec) 5.5 – 6.0 sec (0–60 mph, expected)
Top Speed TBA (~110–120 mph expected) 130 mph (expected)
Range 350 miles (EV) / ~500 miles (EREV with generator) 350 miles (EPA estimated)
Drivetrain AWD (electric) RWD (base) / AWD (higher trims)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (EV platform) Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled)
Battery Capacity TBA (est. 100–120 kWh) 90–100 kWh (expected
Power Consumption TBA 3.5 mi/kWh (estimated)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected) 8 Years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed TBA 11 kW AC (Level 2)
Supercharging Speed TBA 150–200 kW DC Fast Charging (expected)
DC Fast Charging Speed TBA (likely 200–350 kW capability) 10–80% in ~30 min (expected)
Miles of Range added Per Hour TBA (~20–30 mi/hr on Level 2) 30 miles (Level 2) / ~200 miles (DC fast charge)
Charging Time TBA (~80% in ~30–40 min with DC fast) 10–12 hrs (AC 240V) / ~30 min (fast charge
Charging Connector Type CCS (expected, future NACS support possible) CCS (expected, may transition to NACS in US)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V), Level 2 (240V) Wallbox / Mobile Connector (7–11 kW)
Onboard Charger Power TBA (~11 kW expected) 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length TBA (~215–225 in estimated) 196 in (4,980 mm)
Width TBA (~80 in) 73 in (1,860 mm)
Height TBA (~130–140 in) 57 in (1,450 mm)
Wheelbase High (off-road tuned, est. 10–12 in) 113 in (2,870 mm)
Ground Clearance TBA 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Space Pickup bed + front trunk (TBA capacity) 16 cu.ft (expected, with frunk option)
Curb Weight TBA (~6,000–7,000 lbs estimated) 4,500–4,800 lbs
No. of Doors 4 4
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy / Off-road rugged Alloy (multi-spoke)
Wheel Size TBA (likely 18–22 in) 18" / 19" / 20" (F Sport)
Front Tire TBA (optional 35-inch off-road) 235/45 R18 (expected)
Rear Tire TBA (optional 35-inch off-road) 235/45 R18 (expected)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-speed (EV) Single-Speed Automatic (EV)
Turning Radius TBA 18 ft
Gear Box N/A (EV) Direct Drive (EV)
Front Suspension Independent (expected) MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Solid axle / multi-link (off-road focus) Multi-Link Independent

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No (driver-assist only) No (Lexus Teammate Advanced Driver Assist instead)
Navigation System Yes (with OTA updates) Standard with Lexus Interface
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Climate Control Dual-zone (expected Dual-zone / Tri-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (Push-button + Digital Key expected)
Heated Steering Wheel Yes (expected) Yes
Panoramic Sunroof TBA (possible in higher trims) Yes
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen Yes, large center display 14-inch Lexus Interface display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (integrated media)
No. Of Speakers TBA (premium audio option likely) 10 (standard) / 17 (Mark Levinson Premium Audio)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Disc Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock TBA (likely 8+) Yes
No. Of Airbags Yes 10 (expected)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes (360° view) Yes (360° view monitor)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes (off-road assist) Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes (VSC + Traction Control)
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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