Factory Location

[alexvorderman]

In true fashion of tradition, it would be absolutely incredible to see them built in Fort Wayne again. The Harvester/Scout community around here is so strong. There is most definitely a selfish piece in it for me, but it really does make sense. Extremely easy access to the railroads, centrally located in the US, low cost of living. The list goes on.

 

[FrostyScout]

I’ve seen A lot of articles about where it might be built and I’m sure a decision has been made already, but I could see them using one of VW facility’s already in the US like Chattanooga, Tennessee or Navistars assembly plant in Springfield Ohio. Building a new state of the art plant isn’t cheap and using a existing plant would be really cost effective to assemble the Scout and maybe a lower sticker price.

 

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

A couple of things that have been confirmed. Production of the Scout will be in the US. And two, the Scout will get its own EV platform unique from say the ID4 or IDBuzz MEB platform supported in Chattanooga. Logically there will be some component sharing and common suppliers, so location will be a consideration relative to suppliers and transportation infrastructure to support it. But like we’ve seen with Rivian in Illinois and Georgia, locations could be anywhere.

Given timeframes for production, a factory announcement should be on the horizon.

 

[Abarth1.4T]

In true fashion of tradition, it would be absolutely incredible to see them built in Fort Wayne again. The Harvester/Scout community around here is so strong. There is most definitely a selfish piece in it for me, but it really does make sense. Extremely easy access to the railroads, centrally located in the US, low cost of living. The list goes on.

There is such a following of Scouts here in Fort Wayne, IN, that it would be fantastic if the new EV could be built here. I have a selfish interest in that I am an IH/Navistar retiree who was an engineering manager in the Engineering Center here. The Scout has such a loyal following. I also hope that the Harvester Homecoming, every August, can continue to grow and grow with new owners and loyalists. Best of luck to all!

 

[PapaTire]

My opinion on this topic (which btw is probably not worth much) is that Foxconn will assemble them in Lordstown. Lead time on a greenfield facility seems unlikely with a goal of deliveries in 2026.

 

[LastDayScout]

My opinion on this topic (which btw is probably not worth much) is that Foxconn will assemble them in Lordstown. Lead time on a greenfield facility seems unlikely with a goal of deliveries in 2026.

 

[LastDayScout]

I tend to agree with you. Makes sense.