Scout Motors Scores Direct Sales Victory in Colorado
The Colorado Motor Vehicle Board voted 6-2 to grant a dealer license to Scout Motors Sales LLC, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, allowing the EV maker to sell directly to consumers in that state.
“The decision makes Colorado the first state to formally approve Scout Motors’ sales model,” writes AutoEvolution’s Cristian Agatie. “The decision is even more important because it establishes that the company is not a same-line manufacturer as Volkswagen, Audi or Porsche, despite being financially backed by Volkswagen.”
The story was first reported by Automotive News and confirmed by the MVB, which posted Scout’s dealer license on its website. The license expires Oct. 31, 2026; Scout’s Terra pickup and Traveler SUV are expected to enter production in 2027, possibly setting the stage for a contentious renewal hearing.
As Agatie notes, Scout has not fared as well in its attempts to earn licenses in other states, including California and Florida. In February, a bill that would have granted Scout a DTC sales license in South Carolina, where Scout is building its plant, stalled in subcommittee hearings.
