Dodge seemingly can’t let go of the gas-powered Charger even with its first electric muscle car finally arriving. A new report claims Dodge is prioritizing the launch of an upcoming gas Charger model months ahead of schedule.
The iconic muscle car is finally going electric. Dodge revealed the Charger Daytona EV in March, deeming it “the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car.”
Tim Kuniskis, Dodge’s CEO, even claimed that the next-generation of Dodge muscle has just arrived.
You can see Dodge stayed true to its roots with its traditional muscular-looking widebody design. However, new elements like a full-length LED front light bar and red “ring of fire” LED rear taillamps, distinguish it from its predecessors.
With “Hellcat Redeye levels of performance,” the electric Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack model is fitted with a stage 2 upgrade kit straight from the factory, delivering up to 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph sprint time in just 3.3 seconds.
New features like PowerShot (an added 40 hp boost) and race options (including donut, drift, launch control, and race prep) add to the Charger’s already impressive performance.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack (Source: Stellantis)
Dodge accelerates gas-powered Charger launch
Meanwhile, its patent-pending “world-first” Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system makes it sound like you’re driving a Hellcat model.
Despite the hype, Dodge is reportedly accelerating the launch of the gas-powered Charger SIXPACK models.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack (Source: Stellantis)
According to MoparInsiders.com, the gas Chargers are now expected to arrive at dealerships as soon as next summer rather than the late 2025 target.
Dodge initially said the electric Charger Daytona EV First Edition would roll out first, followed by the SIXPACK model in Q1 2025. However, the gas-powered model was pushed back shortly after.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV (Source: Stellantis)
Sources close to the publication claim the adjustment comes as a response to higher demand for its performance comubustion-engine muscle cars. As the report notes, the shift could also be due to the potential changing regulatory priorities and policies under President-Elect Donald Trump.
The electric Charger will still hit the market first, but Dodge has yet to officially release the First Edition models. According to MoparInsiders‘ sources, Dodge engineers are working to fix issues with the shock components, software update reflashes, and other minor issues.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV trim
Horsepower
0 to 60 mph time
Starting price*
Dodge Charger Daytona R/T
496 hp
4.7 seconds
$59,995
Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
670 hp
3.3 seconds
$73,190
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona prices and specs (*excluding a $1,995 destination fee)
Dodge opened orders for the electric Charger in September, with a starting price of $59,995. That’s for the base Dodge Charger Daytona R/T.
The “Hellcat-like” Scat Pack model starts at $73,190. Both models qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit.
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A fully electric Isuzu pickup truck? That’s right. The D-MAX EV is Isuzu’s first electric pickup, and it will be rolling in the next few months. After kicking off mass production, Isuzu said the new EV pickup will “match the performance of existing diesel models,” boasting high towing capacity and payload.
Isuzu’s first electric pickup is launching in 2025
Isuzu announced on Tuesday that the D-MAX EV has officially entered mass production. The company has started building left-hand drive models, which will be shipped to Europe in the third quarter of 2025.
By the end of the year, production of right-hand drive models will begin for the UK, with sales expected to start in 2026.
The electric pickup is nearly identical to Isuzu’s popular gas-powered D-MAX, but swaps the diesel powertrain for a pair of electric motors. The D-MAX EV features new e-Axles, one on the front and the other at the rear, for a full-time 4WD system.
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The dual-motor powertrain enables it to match the performance of existing diesel models, with a combined 188 hp (140 kW) and a maximum torque of 240 lb-ft (325 Nm).
It can also tow over 7,700 lbs (3,500 kg) with a maximum payload of over 2,200 lbs (1,010 kg). That’s about the same as the D-MAX diesel, which has a 3,500 kg towing capacity and a payload capacity of up to 1,200 kg.
Powered by a 66.9 kWh battery, Isuzu’s first electric pickup boasts a driving range of up to 263 km (162 miles) on the WLTP. In the city, it can have a driving range of up to 224 miles (361 km).
Isuzu D-Max EV specs
Drive System
Full-time 4×4
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity
66.9 kWh
Max Output
130 kW (174 hp)
Max Torque
325 Nm
Max Speed
Over 130 km/h (+80 mph)
Max Payload
1,000 kg (+2,200 lbs)
Max Towing Capacity
3.5t (+7,700 lbs)
Isuzu D-Max EV electric pickup specs
Built for on and off-road performance, the rugged electric pickup features over 8″ (210 mm) of ground clearance with a wading depth of nearly 24″ (600 mm).
Although prices have not been announced, the D-MAX EV is expected to start slightly higher than the diesel model, which has a base price of around € 36,500 ($41,600).
Isuzu’s popular D-MAX is sold in over 100 countries, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Central and South America. The electric version will arrive in Europe in the next few months, followed by the UK and other regions in 2026.
The electric D-MAX will compete with the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, and other electric pickups, such as Geely’s Radar R6, BYD’s Shark, and Ford’s F-150 Lightning.
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For the first time in five years, a Tesla insider required to report Tesla stock transactions bought stocks rather than selling them.
But the transaction is so small that it makes the whole situation hilarious.
Insiders in public companies are top executives and board members who are required to report to the SEC any transaction related to the company’s stock.
For Tesla, it has become a running joke that insiders only sell, never buy the stock.
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This has been true without exception for years.
We don’t know as much about executives as Tesla has a very short top executive bench who are required to file transactions. However, when it comes to its board members, they have been selling at an impressive rate.
However, we now have confirmation that a Tesla board member is buying, rather than selling.
Joe Gebbia, the Airbnb co-founder who joined Tesla’s board in 2022, confirmed that he bought 4,000 shares in Tesla last week worth about $1 million:
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Gebbia is estimated to be worth over $7 billion. Therefore, his purchase of $1 million worth of Tesla stock would be equivalent to my buying a fractional share in Tesla.
Furthermore, the disclosure confirmed that despite being on the board for the last 3 years, Gebbia owned only 111 shares in Tesla before the transaction.
That’s quite the show of confidence in Tesla.
Thie whole situation with the board is disappointing. Tesla’s core business is melting. The company reported its worst quarter in years last week, and the stock surged 20%.
None of it makes any sense.
The board is sitting on its hands while the most powerful force accelerating the advent of electric transport is being destroyed in favor of nonsensical predictions about the potential of solving self-driving and humanoid robots.
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Venmo, long a centerpiece of PayPal‘s growth story but often criticized for its lack of monetization, is becoming a bigger contributor to the business.
PayPal said Tuesday in its first-quarter earnings release that revenue at Venmo increased 20% year-over-year in the first quarter, though the company didn’t provide a dollar figure. PayPal acquired Venmo in 2013 through the acquisition of parent company Braintree.
While it’s long been a popular consumer service for sending money to friends, Venmo’s ability to drive meaningful revenue has been a major question mark for investors, especially as competition from rivals like Zelle and Square Cash has intensified.
Venmo’s total payment volume rose 10% from a year earlier, but revenue grew twice as fast, reflecting the business opportunity. Venmo only gets revenue from specific products like Pay with Venmo at online checkout, Venmo debit cards, and instant transfers, but not from peer-to-peer payments.
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Ahead of the earnings report, Jefferies analysts noted that Venmo revenue growth appeared to be “accelerating sharply” and flagged its rising contribution to branded checkout as a key area to watch. Compass Point analysts similarly said that while competition from Zelle and Square Cash remains fierce, Venmo’s traction with debit cards and online checkout could “open up new monetization avenues” if adoption trends continue.
The company added nearly 2 million first-time PayPal and Venmo debit card users during the quarter, and total debit card payment volume across PayPal and Venmo climbed more than 60%. Meanwhile, Pay with Venmo transaction volume surged 50% year over year, and Venmo debit card monthly active users grew about 40%.
PayPal reported better-than-expected earnings for the quarter but missed on revenue. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty.