Dodge Opens the Order Books for the Electric Charger Daytona
Do you think electric muscle cars are cool? Like rowdy fake exhaust sounds? If so, you’ll be excited to learn that Dodge has opened the order books for its upcoming Charger Daytona R/T. Early adopters will get a “VIP Experience” and exclusive benefits for being part of the automaker’s “First Call” program.
In addition to opening a new configuration tool on its website, Dodge said prospective buyers could head to DodgeGarage.com to view dealers with inventory in stock or on the way. The cars are expected to start landing on dealers’ lots in the fourth quarter of this year.
The First Wave program includes exclusive content and a VIP experience that gives buyers two days of performance driving school. They also receive personal help during the order and delivery processes, and Dodge will issue a letter confirming the vehicle’s authenticity as a First Call Charger.
Pricing for the Charger Daytona starts at $59,995 for the R/T model, which offers 496 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds. The Scat Pack variant costs $73,190 to start and delivers 670 horsepower with a 3.3-second 0-60 mph time. This being Dodge, there will likely be tons of added-cost upgrades, including premium paints, performance options, and more.
While they’re not cheap, the Charger Daytona’s pricing is in line with other performance EVs. It will also qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit and may be eligible for state-level incentives to bring the price down further.
[Images: Dodge]
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Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.
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