Dodge Is Working On A Charger Daytona GT RWD Model

A majority of Dodge enthusiasts are upset about the brand’s path toward electrification. With the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona, Dodge is pushing a duo of two-door all-electric muscle cars, offering free performance upgrades for the vehicle’s initial model year of production.

But many enthusiasts who are on the fence about the new electric Charger are questioning not only the car’s range but also the current status of the country’s charging infrastructure and price. While Dodge might not have released pricing just yet on the new electrified model, the new Charger Daytona is expected to be priced far higher than the cars they are replacing. 

One of the biggest questions people have been asking since the reveal is how Dodge could abandon customers who opted for vehicles like the outgoing Challenger and Charger SXT and GT models. Well, thanks to one of our sources close to the new Charger Daytona program, Dodge is working on a cheaper electrified Charger model for the 2025 model year.

The source indicates that Dodge will introduce a Charger GT model that is rear-wheel drive (RWD). Compared to the all-wheel drive (AWD) R/T and Scat Pack models, this 400-volt model will have a lot less horsepower due to its single electric drive module (EDM), however, will have a greater range. While the dual EDM Charger Daytona R/T features a base power level of 456 horsepower, if we divide that in half, we are looking at 228 horsepower for a single EDM. But we expect Dodge will probably up the horsepower number to around 300, to put it on par with the outgoing GT models.

Our source says that the GT model will be available on both the two-door and four-door models sometime in the second half of 2025.

An electric RWD Charger GT has our attention. If Dodge can get the range up to 350 miles and keep the cost under $45,000, they might be able to sway some to give the new Charger Daytona a second look. However, the final price and range will be a true indicator of whether Dodge can make the Charger Daytona appealing to some who might not consider an EV.