They could pull a trick from the 50's and have a fleet of Harley Servicars (EV of course) to go to owner locations
October 2024 Production Center Update
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Big milestone for the Paint Shop as the final main structural steel beam went in last week:
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I didn’t know that either! That’s very cool. It’s amazing what our ancestors had worked out!
It's a shame 3d printing of structures of this size isn't further along. Maybe in the distant future scout will consider 3d printing since the process is way faster than conventional building.
Yikes, I didn’t know that. I hope the service model works out better for Scout Motors then.
Yea but 20-30 is just to start, not the final number at all. I think I read ~ 60 for second year and then over 100 by early 2030's. So sounds like build out is bigger than Rivian's? Not sure how many they have now.
This is a smart consideration for Scout ownership out of the gate... Owning a 1st generation of anything undoubtedly comes with some servicing and some kinks. if you are not an "early adopter" with some level of understanding of what that means (mainly patience and owning the fact that you made an intentional decision to purchase a 1st-model year from what is essentially a new company), then it might make more sense to wait until Gen2, or wait until you see a SC built closer to your location. If Scout has SC's planned and lists those locations closer to launch, and provides a warranty (Rivian has an excellent warranty FWIW) that will absolutely drive conversions of reservations for those buyers in that geo. Some reservation holders will of course be upset if there isn't a dealer in their neighborhood, but to Saxa's point, the network will grow and expand with time.
I would not have bought my Rivian if they did not have a Service Center within a relatively close proximity, and did not offer remote service. I had to go through a couple of issues with appointments (one for which I was just given a loaner Jeep for a week) which some people might have been pissed about. I was happy to take the loaner and let Rivian service the truck. No big deal... I see that as tablestakes, and my service experiences have been quite good considering some longer wait times for appointments, and the understanding that they are also bringing new techs up to speed as they scale.
So looking at this map (https://rivian.com/experience/service#map) and if I lived in North Dakota, I might wait on my reservation.
I would not have bought my Rivian if they did not have a Service Center within a relatively close proximity, and did not offer remote service. I had to go through a couple of issues with appointments (one for which I was just given a loaner Jeep for a week) which some people might have been pissed about. I was happy to take the loaner and let Rivian service the truck. No big deal... I see that as tablestakes, and my service experiences have been quite good considering some longer wait times for appointments, and the understanding that they are also bringing new techs up to speed as they scale.
So looking at this map (https://rivian.com/experience/service#map) and if I lived in North Dakota, I might wait on my reservation.
That brings up an interesting scenario. Rivian spends 5-6 years training these guys then SM opens up and they all jump ship for better pay/location/etc… because they would now be looked at as senior EV techs?
Why not partner with Rivian for support? Leverage the locations, expertise, procedures, processes and experience?
Probably depends on location, but that can happens in any industry I suppose. I still. believe there is a hedge in this VW investment for these companies... We'll have to wait and see how it all plays out, and if there is ever any consolidation play or network plays.
I have suspected something along these lines for a while now. I wouldn’t be surprised at all.
I can see it but also worry SM could dilute their unique approach by partnering with such a similar company/product competitor. That said, Hyundai and Kia seem to work-my local dealers are literally one lot apart so who knows-maybe it wouldn’t dilute
Would make for a much larger variety of free donuts and coffee in the waiting area 
I suppose there is a careful balance between unique and convenient. Frankly, I like that the Scout is unique. As far as how they are serviced, I really don't care where (or by whom) they are serviced. An oil and filter change on my Traveler at a local dealership would be preferable over going to a Scout branded facility a couple of hours away. With my wife's new Subaru, we drove 45 minutes to the dealership as long as the oil changes were free. Once that ended, they happen locally. I guess you can see that I have no emotional connection to dealerships. As long as the work is competent, I don't care what your cap says.
They are not exactly the same and are at different price points (I hope). I could certainly see leveraging their service capabilities as a good thing.
Yes, and free donuts makes us appreciate the Scout's carrying capacity!Would make for a much larger variety of free donuts and coffee in the waiting area
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