Scout Terra vs. Rivian R1T: Comparing electric trucks

The Scout Terra electric truck has the Rivian R1T in its sights, along with a bevy of other electric pickups.

Said to enter production in 2027, the Scout Terra will be an off-road, adventure-ready electric truck that cribs from Rivian’s playbook.

Although billed as a production-intent concept that’s 85% of what will be made in the U.S. in 2027, the Scout Terra remains years away. Here’s how it stacks up against the present-day Rivian R1T.

Scout Terra pickup concept

What are the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T?

How much does the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T cost?

• Rivian R1T costs $71,700 including an $1,800 destination charge, can be optioned up to about $110,000 today.

• Upcoming quad-motor R1Ts will check in at about $120,000 next year.

• Originally Scout said the Terra pickup would cost more than the Traveler SUV, which was to start in the $40,000s; now both are said to cost less than $60,000.

Which has more range: the Scout Terra or Rivian R1T?

• The current Rivian R1T goes further on a charge than a future Scout Terra might.

• Rivian’s R1T has between 270 and 420 miles of EPA-rated range.

• The Terra electric truck will have up to 350 miles of range, according to Scout.

• The Terra will offer a Harvester option, which adds a gas-powered range-extender and a tailpipe. The range-extender will encompass a series hybrid system, with no mechanical connection to wheels, according to Scout.

• The Harvester range-extender might enable up to 500 miles of driving range.

How large is the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T and how many passengers do they hold?

• The Scout Terra is larger than the Rivian.

• The Rivian R1T seats five.

• The Rivian R1T measures in at 217.1 inches long, which is 14.6 inches shorter than Ford F-150 Lightning.

• Scout Terras will seat five or six passengers with two rows of seats.

• Scout will offer front bucket seats with a center console or three-person bench up front

• The Scout Terra measures in at 229.2 inches, which is nearly the size of a Ford F-150 but over 10 inches longer than the Rivian R1T.

What kind of controls do the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T have?

• The Rivian R1T relegates almost all controls to a 15.6-inch touchscreen with almost no buttons to speak of outside the steering wheel.

• There’s a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster for the driver and 6.8-inch touchscreen for the second-row occupants.

• Scout Terras have a 16.2-inch touchscreen along with hard switches and dials for the climate control and auxiliary systems.

• Scout said accessories will be able to tie into the hard controls along with a smartphone app.

• A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster sits in front of the driver in the Terra.

What size battery does the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T have?

• The Rivian R1T can be optioned with a 92.5- 109.4-, or 141.5-kwh (usable) battery pack.

• Scout hasn’t talked battery pack sizes for the Terra, yet.

Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup concepts

How fast do the Scout Traveler and Rivian R1S charge?

• The Rivian R1T runs a 400-volt electrical architecture and has a max charge rate of 220 kw.

• Terra will run on a more future-proof 800-volt electrical architecture with a projected peak charge rate of 350 kw.

How many motors do the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T have?

• Rivian R1Ts can be optioned with dual-, tri-, or quad-motor powertrains with power outputs ranging from 533 hp to 1,025 hp and up to 1,198 lb-ft of torque.

• Scout Terras will have two motors—one per axle—with up to nearly 1,000 lb-ft of torque. No hp has been discussed, yet.

Which is quicker: the Scout Terra or the Rivian R1T?

• Rivian R1T, by a healthy amount.

• Rivian R1T sprints 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds.

• The slowest R1T does 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.

• The Terra will do 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, according to Scout.

When can I buy the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T?

What kind of suspensions do the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T have?

• The Rivian R1T features an independent suspension at both ends.

• The R1T rides on air suspension paired with a hydraulic kinetic anti-roll system, which replaces conventional anti-roll bars.

• The Scout Terra has a solid rear axle with independent front suspension, but Scout hasn’t divulged full engineering details yet.

Scout Traveler Terra pickup concept

Where are the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T made?

• Rivian puts the R1T together in Normal, Illinois.

• Scout will assemble Terras in South Carolina.

Are the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T good off-road?

• Yes and probably.

• The Rivian R1T sends power to all four wheels, can be lifted to have 14.9 inches of ground clearance, and can ford up to 43.1 inches of standing water.

• The Scout Terra will have over 12.0 inches of ground clearance, and will be able to ford nearly 36 inches of water.

• The Scout Terra will send power to all four wheels, have mechanical front lockers and a front sway bar disconnect (all things the Rivian lacks)

How much can the Scout Terra and Rivian R1T tow and haul?

• The Rivian R1T has a tow rating of 11,000 pounds and is rated to carry up to 1,764 pounds of payload.

• The Scout Terra is expected to arrive with a tow rating of over 10,000 pounds and be rated to haul nearly 2,000 pounds of payload.

• The Rivian R1T has a 4.5-foot bed.

• The Scout Terra has a 5.5-foot bed.

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