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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