Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout”) is establishing its first manufacturing plant in Blythewood. At the Richland County site, the company will build all-electric, next-generation trucks and rugged SUVs harkening back to the iconic Scout vehicles produced from 1960 to 1980.

“This is a transformational Day For The Midlands of South Carolina,“ said Sen. Nikki Setzler of West Columbia on the day the deal was announced.

“Scout Motors Inc, a subsidiary of Volkswagen the 7th largest company in the world announced Friday morning it will build the Scout, a next generation electric truck and rugged SUV at a plant located on 1600 acres off I-77. Scout Motors will invest $2Billion initially and will create 4000 jobs. I am excited to be a part of it this project.”

At full capacity, more than 200,000 Scout vehicles could be produced annually at the facility. Click for Scout Job information

“Scout Motors will provide thousands of South Carolinians with previously unimagined opportunities and prosperity for generations to come,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “The Palmetto State, with its rich history, superior people, and sterling automotive manufacturing reputation, is the perfect place to re-start this iconic American brand.”

Scout trucks and rugged SUVs will be built on a newly designed all-electric platform that delivers credible capability and off-road prowess. With internal engineering focused on attributes including ground clearance, approach angles, robust axles, payload capacity, all-electric range and new digital features, Scout products will honor its heritage while injecting fresh American ingenuity to create a new era of iconic all-purpose vehicles.