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VW Will Decide On Where To Build The New Scout EVs Shortly

May. 29, 2022 12:06 PM ET by Jarryd Neves Electric Vehicles / 1 Comment The battery-powered truck and SUV will be manufactured in the USA. Rumors surrounding the revival of the Scout brand by Volkswagen turned out to be true when the German automaker announced it will launch an electric SUV and truck under a new company. These newcomers are expected to be built in the United States and will help the brand expand its presence in the hotly contested EV and SUV segments. Things seem to be moving fast; according to Reuters, the VW Group will decide on where it will build the electric duo in America. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, CEO Herbert Diess said the company is evaluating "brownfield sites and some greenfield locations." What this means is that the new EVs could be produced at an adapted facility or an entirely new factory. Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen The Volkswagen Group has big plans for the brand - company CFO Arno Antlitz has said the possibility of a share listing shouldn't be taken off the table. The advent of a battery-powered pickup and SUV will strengthen the group's EV offerings and bolster a range that currently includes the Volkswagen ID.4. Aside from the arrival of an electric pickup truck, Volkswagen has committed to spending €7 billion (approximately $7.5 billion) by 2027, in the hopes of expanding further into the US market. This onslaught of EVs will certainly prove a challenge as the chip crisis and supply chain issues continue to affect automakers. Despite this, Diess remained confident, noting it has secured itself enough batteries to support EV production for the next few years: "Are there enough batteries? Probably not. Are there as many batteries as we ordered? Yes, for sure." CarBuzz Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen By the end of the decade, VW is expected to have a range of EVs to cater to everyone. The Group is readying a trio of affordable electric vehicles that should arrive by 2025. Sadly, it's unlikely that these city slickers will make their way Stateside but we will, at least, receive the wonderfully-styled ID. Buzz. Aside from this, we've also seen Volkswagen testing a Model 3-sized electric sedan codenamed Aero B. Even though sedans are falling out of favor, Germany's biggest automaker is leaving no stone unturned. Elsewhere, the automotive giant has also confirmed that the new Amarok (and the Ford Ranger on which it's based) will also head down the electrification route. We're looking forward to seeing what the upcoming Scout products look like and, based on the popularity of the Rivian R1T and the Ford F-150 Lightning, they're set to be a sure-fire success. Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen Source Credits: Reuters

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Volkswagen ID.4 Jarryd Neves Associate Editor After wandering onto the wrong career path, Jarryd quickly abandoned his legal studies to pursue a career in journalism. An internship at a leading motoring magazine nurtured his love for reporting and prepared him for the world of finance and investment writing. Thrilling as it was, Jarryd's first love has always been motoring, and joining CarBuzz in 2022 put him back where he belongs - covering the latest automotive news and events. In his spare time, he trawls the classifieds for cheap (and ruinous) classic luxury sedans or simply cruises around in his own aging German luxobarge. Contact Jarryd @jarrydneves LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top