Zac Quinn 
Pricing for the fully electric Dodge Charger Daytona was never expected to be cheap. We knew that when Dodge put an end to production of the 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger, that was the official end to the era of a legendary power-to-price ratio. Now, if you have plans on getting the new electric Dodge Charger, it’ll cost a pretty penny—we’re talking over $60,000.
For the vehicle launch, the Charger Daytona R/T will come standard with the “Direct Connection Stage 1 Upgrade Package,” which increases power output to 496 horsepower and 404 lb-ft of torque from its front and rear electric motors. The package costs $61,950 to start. The Scat Pack is a significantly more expensive option, costing $75,185. Customers will get a “Stage 2” package standard with an output rated at 570 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque.
We should note that both trims qualify for a $7,500 tax credit when they are leased. However, the Dodge Charger Daytona doesn’t meet the Federal standards for a full tax credit when purchasing the vehicle. Therefore, you should plan to have to pay the full price for the car without any tax breaks. If there happens to be a credit for the purchase of a Charger Daytona, then surprise! You get to save some big bucks.
Dodge Charger Daytona Price Comparison: Previous Generation
When comparing these new prices to the previous generation, we can paint a better picture of just how expensive these cars are. For example, the 2023 Challenger R/T cost $43,245, while the R/T Scat Pack cost $50,860. For further comparison, the Challenger SRT Hellcat Jailbreak started at $72,890. Of course, the new Charger Daytona offers a lot more modern comforts, but is that something muscle car fans are looking for? Power is certainly the name of the game, and looking at what these new cars offer, there’s certainly more of it. The Daytona R/T actually could perform alongside the old Scat Pack, and the new Scat Pack is closer in power to the old Hellcat.
The versions of the electric Charger Daytona without the Direct Connection upgrade package could be cheaper than these two vehicles. They will have less power, too, but it makes us wonder where Dodge will end up pricing the more desirable gas-powered models when they release next year. What do you think of the pricing for these cars? Is it fair, considering that they are better equipped and offer more power than the previous generation? Is this product set to arrive to market without a buyer? Let us know in the comments.
