Dodge Charger Daytona Launch Delayed By 90 Days To Fix Issues

Dodge’s controversial all-electric 2024 Charger Daytona is facing a significant delay. According to multiple dealer sources, the cars have been pushed back by 90 days. Sources close to the program have told us that the postponement is necessary to address several electrical issues that have surfaced during testing.

Since the beginning of the year, Dodge has been putting prototypes of the new Charger Daytona through rigorous road testing. However, these tests have highlighted some problems. For instance, one prototype was spotted by one of our readers being hauled back to the Chrysler Technical Center (CTC) in Auburn Hills on the back of a flatbed wrecker with tow straps running through its open windows. 

In another case, engineers were locked out of the vehicle’s hatch, forcing them to climb through the interior to access the cargo area. This explains the number of prototypes we have seen with cords hanging out from their hatches, as the upscale models have power hatches.

Dealer documents indicate that Dodge has delayed allocation orders, ordering processes, and even the official presentation of the new Charger Daytona from May to August. This three-month delay will allow engineers to resolve the issues and ensure a smoother debut for the e-muscle car. With all eyes on Dodge’s newest e-muscle car, Dodge must do everything it can to ensure the smooth rollout of the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona.

The Charger Daytona is a crucial model for Dodge, marking a significant shift from traditional gasoline-powered muscle cars to electric vehicles (EVs). As such, the company is under considerable pressure to get this launch right.

Pricing for the Charger Daytona’s First Edition models is expected to be high, reflecting the fully loaded features these cars will offer. This concerns some fans, especially considering the uncertainty surrounding government incentives for EVs. A change in administration following the upcoming November elections could impact these incentives, potentially making the cars even less affordable.

Looking ahead to 2025, our sources have indicated that Dodge plans to expand the Charger Daytona lineup with a more budget-friendly rear-wheel drive (RWD) GT model. These models are expected to feature a single electric drive module (EDM) producing around 300 horsepower, utilizing the same 400-volt electrical system as the R/T and Scat Pack models. This should make the Charger Daytona more accessible to a broader range of customers.

But for those of you who would rather skip the Charger Daytona, the Charger SIX PACK models will continue the Charger’s internal combustion legacy with a pair of high-performance twin-turbocharged Hurricane engines ranging from 420 horsepower to 550 horsepower.

We contacted Dodge for a comment on the delay and the issues with the new Charger Daytona but have yet to receive a response. As the company works to address these challenges, the fans of the new e-muscle car will be watching closely to see how the new Charger Daytona performs upon its eventual release.