Dodge has announced the upcoming launch for the first all-electric version of its Charger, known as the Charger Daytona. Set to arrive in dealerships later this year, this electric vehicle (EV) comes with a starting price of at least $61,590.
The Charger Daytona boasts 670 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just over three seconds, putting it on par with some of the most powerful gas-powered muscle cars on the market.
“The next-generation Dodge Charger electrifies a legend. The Charger will retain its title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car” Dodge said in a statement. “The all-electric, all-wheel-drive Dodge Charger Daytona models are driven by a 400V propulsion system that delivers supercharged V-8 performance with zero tailpipe emissions and instant torque response.”
Despite its electric powertrain, the Daytona maintains a connection to its heritage with a feature designed to replicate the classic engine-revving sound of traditional Chargers. Dodge has equipped the Daytona with what it calls a “Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust,” a system that artificially simulates the roar of a high-performance gas engine.
“The future of the Dodge brand launches with a two-model 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona two-door lineup that looks, drives, sounds and feels like a Dodge, outperforming the legendary models they replace and delivering the experience the Dodge Brotherhood of Muscle expects,” said Matt McAlear, the Dodge brand chief executive officer.
The company claims the sound closely resembles that of a Hellcat, one of its most powerful models. However, for drivers who prefer a quieter experience, the Daytona also includes a stealth mode option, allowing the car to operate with minimal noise like other EV models.
