Dodge Charger Daytona EV Spotted Testing, Four-Door Model Delayed

Why this matters: The Dodge Charger Daytona EV represents a significant shift for the brand, blending American muscle with electric power. The European testing suggests Dodge is serious about expanding its global presence. The delay and trim adjustments reflect the challenges of navigating evolving market conditions and regulatory landscapes.

The Dodge Charger Daytona EV is built on the STLA Large platform, which also underpins future Alfa Romeo and Maserati models. Recent sightings of the Charger Daytona Scat Pack near the Maserati Modena Assembly Plant in Italy have led to speculation about shared development or testing.

Despite rumors of being a test mule for the next-gen Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Charger Daytona's size and specifications indicate it is undergoing routine testing for its eventual European release. Dodge's European website prominently features the Charger Daytona, signaling a clear intention to bring the electric muscle car to select European markets in 2026.

The delay of the four-door model to the 2026 model year aligns its launch with the internal-combustion Charger Sixpack. While the R/T trim has been dropped, the Scat Pack remains, offering a potent 670-hp powertrain. The new Track Package enhances the car's performance capabilities with Brembo brakes, adaptive dampers, and performance seats. The addition of racing stripes and a gloss-black hood provides further customization options for buyers.

The four-door model was delayed to the latter half of 2025 and will launch as a 2026 model, aligning with the release of the Charger Sixpack.

It is the architecture that underpins the Dodge Charger Daytona EV, as well as future Alfa Romeo and Maserati models.

Customers can now order racing stripes (Fratzog dual stripes) and a gloss-black hood.

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