# Designing the New Scout: Chris Benjamin on Rivian Comparisons, EVs, and the Future of Off-Roading

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Podcast: [The InEVitable](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inevitable-7528972)
Published: 2025-12-12T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of MotorTrend’s The Inevitable, hosts dive deep with Chris Benjamin, Chief Design Officer at Scout Motors, to explore his remarkable journey—from growing up in Queens and Miami, to working nights at Taco Bell while designing for Mercedes, to leading the rebirth of one of America’s most iconic off-road brands. Chris reveals how the new Scout SUV and truck were designed, what he changed the moment he arrived, how Scout differs from Rivian and Jeep, what the EV vs. range-extender split looks like, and what the future holds for Scout Motors. Expect raw career stories, hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, and real talk about design, automotive culture, EV adoption, and off-roading.

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