Dodge tries to lure Charger Daytona electric car lessees with extra price
In addition to the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, Stellantis is offering a $1,000 loyalty discount to lessees who return one of its models go through Brad Anderson October 31, 2024 19:10 Dodge is eager to lure people who are currently leasing one of its cars into buying a Charger Daytona. Unfortunately, Dodge has yet to release specific details on its electric model leasing program. Pricing starts at $61,590 for the base R/T model and $75,185 for the Scat Pack. Are Dodge, and especially Challenger die-hards, really clamoring for a new Charger Daytona EV, or will they stick to an ICE model next year with an inline-six turbo? It remains to be seen whether Dodge is jumping into the electric muscle car space too soon, or whether it will reap the benefits of being first. Currently, the company has been taking orders for the new electric vehicle since September and will begin deliveries to the first customers sometime this quarter.…
Smart #3 Brabus gets extra Brabus flair
Options include lowered suspension and more Brabus logos in the cabin Brabus has unveiled a tuning kit for the most powerful version of the Smart #3. The coupe-SUV gets a splitter, a roof spoiler, and bumper extensions. The tuner provides a set of 21-inch wheels, as well as lowering springs. The Smart #3 Brabus may be the performance flagship of the all-electric coupe-SUV range, but who says it can't attract more attention? German tuner Brabus has unveiled a set of optional components that promise to improve the road performance and aerodynamics of this popular SUV. Unlike the recent tuning kit for Smart #1, which was designed for the entire range, this extra 'Brabusness' is reserved for Smart #3 Brabus Up front, a bold splitter takes centre stage, claimed to reduce lift over the front axle at high speeds – perfect for those eager to impress. More: Smart hints at X3-Sized #5, but China has already taken off the camouflage The…
Tesla Cybertruck range extender promises 152 extra miles of driving for $16,000
Tesla Cybertruck owners can now order a range-extended battery for their vehicle with a $500 deposit. A $16,000 option package claims to increase range to 470 miles, while the regular AWD Cybertruck has a range of 318 miles. Production of the extenders will begin in early 2025, and each unit will need to be installed at a Tesla service center. How much are you willing to pay, and how much trunk space are you willing to sacrifice, to increase the range of your electric car? Tesla is asking Cybertruck owners to pay $105 per mile for the 152 miles (245 km) of range added by its new $16,000 extended-range battery pack, and give up about a third of the cabin space. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The Tesla Cybertruck looks like it was launched from outer space, but one thing it has that is…
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT owners can unlock extra power
Customers can unlock an additional 100 lb-ft of torque, reducing the 0-60 mph time to 3.3 seconds 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT owners can unlock an additional 100 pound-feet of torque for $995. The extra power enables this crossover to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. It looks like the upgrade is a one-time thing, unlike the monthly, annual, and lifetime options Mercedes offers. If you're after speed, you might want to pass up the Ford Mustang Mach-E and go with a real Mustang. But if you're not after speed, you might want to go for more performance. Ford announced that the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT will be available with a "performance upgrade" at the time of purchase or after purchase. It "combines innovative powertrain thermal modeling and control algorithms" and adds 100 pound-feet (135 Newton-meters) of torque. MORE: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E charges faster, has longer range, more power Ford says this enables the electric crossover…