If you’re eager to get your hands on an electric Dodge Charger Daytona, you’re in luck! Orders have officially opened today for this modern muscle car, and Stellantis has announced that full production will commence “in the near future.” Happy Monday!
The excitement has been building as we initially anticipated that production would begin months ago. When Dodge unveiled the Charger EV, it was announced that R/T and Scat Pack models would start rolling off the assembly line in “mid-2024,” but it appears we’re past that timeline. Reports from earlier this summer indicated that the planned June launch was delayed until August, and now we’re already in the middle of September. Nevertheless, Dodge has informed me that “early/pre-production Dodge Charger Daytona vehicles are currently being assembled at the Windsor Assembly Plant.”
You can catch glimpses of these vehicles being put together in the video below:
However, the video title might be a bit misleading, as a Dodge spokesperson clarified, “Full production will begin in the near future, and vehicles will arrive in dealerships in the fourth quarter.”
On Monday, Dodge also announced that order placements for the vehicle are now open. Customers who contact their dealer to place an order before October 31 will receive an exclusive First Call package. This package provides a ticket to a two-day driving experience at Radford Racing School, where participants will receive a special welcome gift and access to a “VIP concierge service.” This concierge will assist in scheduling appointments at Radford and addressing any inquiries regarding the vehicle.
For a quick refresher, the Charger Daytona R/T boasts an impressive 496 horsepower and 404 lb-ft of torque, while the Scat Pack delivers even more power with 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and achieve a top speed of 134 mph. Additionally, the Scat Pack offers a dual-valve, semi-active suspension with the optional Track Package.
There remains uncertainty among Dodge enthusiasts regarding what to expect from the electric Charger. Many loyal fans are skeptical, as reflected in the comments on Dodge’s posts about the vehicle. For those who aren’t keen on the idea of an EV, a twin-turbo inline-six variant is set to be released, but not until next year.
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