EV Builder Scout Motors Takes $10 Million MEDC Corporate Welfare — Then Moves Jobs to North Carolina

EV builder Scout Motors takes $10 million MEDC corporate welfare — then moves jobs to North Carolina

Scout Motors is shifting some of its workforce from its Novi location to its new North Carolina headquarters, after previously granted $10 million in taxpayer incentives from the state of Michigan. Some of the jobs have already relocated with more to follow, Crain’s Detroit Business reported, but the company still plans “to keep a presence” at its Michigan location. Scout, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, relaunched in 2022 as an electric vehicle bra…

Scout Motors to bring 1,200 jobs to new Charlotte HQ

On the Dash: Scout Motors is accelerating preparations for its 2027 vehicle launch with major investments in manufacturing and corporate operations. The company’s Carolinas expansion could strengthen regional supplier networks and future dealer opportunities tied to the Scout brand. Charlotte continues to emerge as a growing automotive and mobility hub alongside traditional manufacturing centers. Scout Motors has chosen Charlotte, North Carolin…