Dodge Charger EV Price: What to Expect From the Electric Charger Daytona

The Dodge Charger is going electric — and with that shift comes a new pricing structure that looks different from any Charger that came before it. The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is the first production electric Charger, replacing the long-running V8 muscle car with a battery-electric powertrain. Understanding how it's priced, what trims exist, and what drives the final number you'll pay requires looking at several layers.

What Is the Dodge Charger Daytona EV?

The Dodge Charger Daytona is a two-door, rear-wheel-drive (or all-wheel-drive, depending on trim) battery-electric vehicle built on Stellantis's STLA Large platform. It retains the Charger name but is mechanically unrelated to the outgoing gas-powered Charger, which ended production in 2023.

Dodge has positioned the Daytona as a performance EV — emphasizing horsepower, sound simulation (via its "Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust" system), and quarter-mile times rather than leading with range or efficiency figures. That positioning affects price: this is not a budget commuter EV.

Dodge Charger Daytona EV Trim Levels and Starting Prices

As of the 2024 model year, the Charger Daytona EV launched in two primary configurations, with pricing that reflects the performance focus:

These are manufacturer's suggested retail prices before options, destination charges, taxes, and fees. Actual transaction prices vary by dealer, market conditions, and region.

What Affects the Final Price You Pay

Several variables move the number significantly from the base MSRP:

Options and packages. Dodge offers appearance packages, performance upgrades, and technology bundles that can add thousands. The Scat Pack trim in particular supports options that can push the price toward or above $80,000.

Destination and delivery charges. Manufacturers add a destination charge — typically in the range of $1,000–$2,000 — that is not reflected in base MSRP.

Dealer markup (or discount). High-demand vehicles — especially new launches — often carry dealer markups above MSRP. Whether this applies depends heavily on your market and timing.

State and local taxes. Sales tax on a $60,000–$80,000 vehicle adds a substantial sum that varies by state. Some states also charge additional EV fees at registration.

Federal tax credit eligibility. 🔋 This is a significant variable. The federal EV tax credit (up to $7,500 under the Inflation Reduction Act) has strict income caps, vehicle price caps, and manufacturing requirements. The Charger Daytona's eligibility for this credit depends on where it's assembled and whether it meets sourcing requirements — which can change. Buyers should verify current eligibility directly with the IRS or a tax professional, because the credit is not guaranteed and is not applied at the dealership unless using the point-of-sale transfer option.

State incentives. Some states offer additional EV rebates, tax credits, or reduced registration fees. Others have eliminated EV incentives or actively add surcharges. What you receive — or don't — depends entirely on your state of residence and purchase timing.

How Does the Charger Daytona EV Compare to What It Replaced?

The outgoing gas-powered Charger started well under $40,000 in base form, making the Daytona EV a significant price step up — even at the entry level. The Charger Daytona competes in a premium EV space, not the entry-level EV market.

For context, some competing performance EVs in a similar price range include the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, Kia EV6 GT, and lower trims of vehicles like the BMW i4 M50 — though each has different performance profiles, range figures, and feature sets.

Range and Performance Figures

Dodge has emphasized performance specs over range efficiency:

• Base RWD model: approximately 317 horsepower, roughly 260 miles of EPA-estimated range
• Scat Pack AWD model: approximately 670 horsepower (in "Banshee" output mode), with range figures that reflect the trade-off between power and efficiency

These figures are based on early EPA estimates and should be confirmed against the latest published data, as they can be revised before or after a model year launches.

Financing and Total Cost of Ownership

The sticker price is one piece. Over time, EV ownership costs differ from gas vehicles in notable ways:

• No gasoline costs, replaced by electricity costs that vary significantly by region and rate plan
• Lower routine maintenance — no oil changes, fewer brake replacements due to regenerative braking
• Higher insurance premiums are common for EVs, particularly high-value performance models
• Home charging equipment (Level 2 EVSE installation) adds upfront cost that varies by home setup and electrician rates

The Gap Between List Price and What You Actually Spend

The Dodge Charger Daytona EV starts around $59,000–$73,000 before options — but the real number depends on your trim choice, your state's tax and incentive structure, federal credit eligibility based on your income and filing status, your financing terms, and what dealers in your market are actually charging. Buyers in states with strong EV incentives and federal credit eligibility could see effective costs meaningfully lower than MSRP. Buyers in other situations may pay more than sticker.

Those variables are specific to where you live, how you file taxes, and what your local market looks like — none of which a list price alone can answer.