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The Electric Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Is Dead: Report
- The base version of the electric Dodge Charger Daytona will be dropped for 2026, as reported by Mopar Insider.
- The Charger Daytona faced challenges with middling reviews, excessive inventory, and a lukewarm response from enthusiasts.
- Aggressive incentives and new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles likely contributed to the demise of the Charger Daytona R/T.
- Despite the discontinuation of the base model, the higher-horsepower Scat Pack variant is set to continue production.
- Dodge's shift towards high-horsepower models aligns with its traditional focus on V8 engines and intense marketing strategies.
- Criticism of the Charger R/T as an EV included issues with range, software, throttle tuning, and weight.
- The Charger R/T's performance was not competitive with other EVs, such as Tesla models, and had a higher starting price.
- Stellantis, the parent company, faces challenges with tuning issues in its EV lineup, including the Charger Daytona and Jeep Wagoneer S.
- Despite setbacks, Stellantis is introducing new electric models like the Jeep Recon and Ram 1500 Ramcharger EREV to improve its market position.
- Killing the Charger Daytona R/T may signal a strategic shift for Dodge towards refining its electric offerings and learning key lessons for future products.
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