Dodge might already be pulling the plug on the Charger Daytona EV and considering bringing back the ICE-powered muscle cars ...

Update: Dodge is killing the base R/T version of the Charger Daytona for 2026. In a statement provided to InsideEVs, Dodge CEO Matt McAlear stated it wasn't canceled completely but postponed for 2026.

The R/T has an all-wheel-drive system rated at 496 hp and a starting price of $61,590 while the Scat Pack is rated at 670 hp and lists for $75,980 in the latest configuration.

Dodge will not offer the entry-level electric Charger Daytona R/T for 2026, leaving only the high-performance Scat Pack model. Other big changes, including lower prices, are coming for the 2026 ...

In a statement, Dodge CEO Matt McAlear said, “Production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T is postponed for the 2026 model year as we continue to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies.

Well, that didn’t last long. Dodge has confirmed that the electric Charger ‘s base Daytona R/T trim level will not return for the 2026 model year, leaving only the pricier Scat Pack version.

Dodge Pulls the Plug After the Electric Charger Daytona R/T Failed to Spark Sales The entry-level EV muscle car struggled to find buyers and won’t return for 2026.

The situation with the new Charger has evolved quickly since its release, with Dodge rapidly deciding it would offer a gas engine for the car. The base R/T is no slouch, but the Scat Pack is far ...

The Charger R/T debuted in 1968, joining the Coronet in the Dodge family of high-end athletes. Back then, it had a 440-cube big-block as standard, and it offered the possibility to upgrade to a ...