2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV

[Passport1]

Is it missing two doors?

 

[OVERKILL]

Is it missing two doors?

Nope, apparently they are going to make it in both 2 and 4 door versions

 

[Snagglefoot]

That must be the stash box in the front.

 

[Torrid]

They were great, it drives like a gas car, so it creeps when you let off the brakes, and the brakes feel like SRT brakes. I would assume you could adjust this so that it drives like a Tesla (1-pedal driving) but as shipped, it feels very familiar; feels like a gas car.

I think this was the point. It's to bridge the gap to new EV buyers which is why I think EV enthusiasts have had negative reviews. I'm curious to see how it drives when I get the chance. No doubt about it though, they nailed the styling. I love how it looks.

 

[Torrid]

That must be the stash box in the front.

I want to say that front trunk is about the same size as mine, but the front hood space has to be 2-3 times longer than my car.

 

[RooflessVW]

or some actual effort in your industrial design skills.
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For those needing a lot of screens:
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I like the first one, hate the second.

 

[wemay]

I just read that only 75 have sold this year. Not a good sign for what seems to be their halo ev.

 

[Torrid]

I just read that only 75 have sold this year. Not a good sign for what seems to be their halo ev.

Didn't they just release and slowly start trickling in? If they allowed preorders that's not great.

 

[wemay]

Didn't they just release and slowly start trickling in? If they allowed preorders that's not great.

I believe I read it here...

Slowest Selling Cars - CarEdge https://search.app/Ssh79hXS3QF4cwvTA

 

[Torrid]

I believe I read it here...

Slowest Selling Cars - CarEdge https://search.app/Ssh79hXS3QF4cwvTA

That's the previous model, not the redesign EV. At least that's what it shows when you click on the vehicle name.

 

[JRay’07]

Nope, apparently they are going to make it in both 2 and 4 door versions

Does that make the 2 door version a Challenger?

 

[97prizm]

Well well well, look what showed up:
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My dealer ordered two of them, this one showed up first, my buddy has a red one coming for himself (he made the cut-off for the $5K Federal rebate) which should be here by the end of the month.

The sticker on these is a bit wild:
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Made here in Ontario, so you do get an $8,500 provincial rebate.

First impressions:

- While the "engine sounds" speaker thing seems really gimmicky, I have to say, it's extremely well executed. It does actually sound like a gas Hellcat when you put it in "Track" mode. It has a number of different sound profiles, depending on the drive mode and of course you can turn it off completely if you desire.

- The interior is nice, though I'm not a fan of the lack of door handles (they pulled a Tesla). Has some major BMW and Mercedes vibes going on with the interior lighting and screen layout. Seats are comfortable, well bolstered, but not as nice as my SRT seats.

- The controls are well laid out; where you'd expect them to be in a Charger. I didn't know what I'd think of the squared-off wheel, but it's actually quite nice to use. The UConnect system is responsive and familiar for anybody who has driven an FCA/Stellantis product before. The gear selector feels right out of your typical gas car, so again, nothing weird there.

- The trunk is pretty small, as is the frunk. Which, I guess you kind of expect for this style of car, but does mean that it's probably not a practical alternative to say a Model 3. I found you really had to close the hood, which took a bit more effort than I expected.

- It drives well. I took it for a 10km or so drive and it doesn't feel as portly as it is. Power delivery is typical EV, drives a LOT like the BMW i4 M50, but without the torque steer that I experienced in that car, so that's a plus. Steering turn-in is FAST and takes some getting used to. Acceleration is of course blistering with 670HP on tap.

The SM is considering getting one as his commute is 1,500km/week, so he'd save almost $8,000 annually on gas just on his drive to work and back. A compelling case.

It says "High performance brakes" do they say what they are or who the manufacturer is? The $18 "Tire tax" is odd is that a Canadian thing? What is the $100 A/C excise tax? Just curious.

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

They were great, it drives like a gas car, so it creeps when you let off the brakes, and the brakes feel like SRT brakes. I would assume you could adjust this so that it drives like a Tesla (1-pedal driving) but as shipped, it feels very familiar; feels like a gas car.

It is just amazing what they can do now a days when someone really wants to. Absolutley love that body style and the white paint always seems to make so many cars look great.

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

It says "High performance brakes" do they say what they are or who the manufacturer is? The $18 "Tire tax" is odd is that a Canadian thing? What is the $100 A/C excise tax? Just curious.

That is certainly a new one.

 

[wemay]

That's the previous model, not the redesign EV. At least that's what it shows when you click on the vehicle name.

That's what I thought at first but there are more than that number of petrol chargers, surely.

 

[andrew_j]

Interesting.

A niche product for sure that will likely barely sell except for initial early adopters. I hope it stays viable.

The market for this is so narrow locally in my locale in gas no idea what uptake of EV would be.

 

[Torrid]

That's what I thought at first but there are more than that number of petrol chargers, surely.

I can't imagine they've built and delivered 2900 cars and can estimate this as a 1,700+ day supply with those numbers. Not to mention that's one of the largest supplies on hand with the numbers on that page. I just now started seeing ads this week from Dodge dealers saying they have cars available.

 

[wemay]

I can't imagine they've built and delivered 2900 cars and can estimate this as a 1,700+ day supply with those numbers. Not to mention that's one of the largest supplies on hand with the numbers on that page. I just now started seeing ads this week from Dodge dealers saying they have cars available.

That's a fair point

 

[SC Maintenance]

I don't think I have every seen a car with $53K base price and $53K in options.

I will say it looks good at least. Exterior anyway.

 

[OVERKILL]

Didn't they just release and slowly start trickling in? If they allowed preorders that's not great.

Yes, these are the first two to show up, they just started shipping.