Stellantis has just released the pricing for the highly anticipated Dodge Charger EV, officially called the Charger Daytona, and the initial cost is steep. The two-door Charger Daytona R/T will start at $61,590, which includes shipping.
For that price, buyers will receive an impressive 496 horsepower and 404 lb-ft of torque, powered by a 400-volt dual-motor system with standard all-wheel drive and a mechanical limited-slip differential. The vehicle features a PowerShot function that can temporarily boost performance by an additional 40 horsepower for 15 seconds at the push of a button. Inside, the Charger Daytona is equipped with a state-of-the-art nine-speaker Alpine audio system and a 12.5-inch center touchscreen utilizing Uconnect technology.
If that power isn’t sufficient—especially for those inclined towards high-performance vehicles—Dodge offers a more powerful option: the Scat Pack, which is priced at $73,190. This version boasts a “Direct Connection Stage 2 Upgrade,” resulting in a formidable 670 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and includes multiple driving profiles such as Track and Drag modes, as well as features like Donut, Drift, Line Lock, Launch Control, and Race Prep to optimize performance on the racetrack.
All 2024 Scat Pack models come standard with the Track Package, which incorporates upgraded six-piston Brembo brakes at the front and four-piston brakes at the rear, adaptive suspension, and wider tires (305 in the front and 325 in the rear). However, these tires are all-season; customers looking for enhanced performance can opt for Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 tires for an additional $695.
There are several available options for both trims, with the notable one being the $4,995 Plus Group. This package includes an extensive list of enhancements such as bucket seats, a heads-up display, a power hatch, premium LED headlights, and puddle lighting. Additionally, it includes what fans refer to as a “frunk” (front trunk). This feature appears to be an add-on unless customers wish to customize it individually. According to a Stellantis representative, cars ordered without the Plus Group will have a panel covering the frunk area, but the hoods will still be functional.
It’s worth mentioning that none of this information addresses the twin-turbo, inline-six Sixpack variants of the Charger or its four-door versions. Stellantis seems focused on launching the two-door electric model first, likely to avoid overshadowing it with the traditional ICE coupe and sedan versions that many enthusiasts may prefer.
Production for the Daytona R/T and Scat Pack is set to commence soon, with deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, the EV sedan is anticipated to start rolling off the production line in the first half of next year, followed by the Sixpack models in the latter half of 2025, at which point pricing details for those will be announced..
