- Dodge is eager to attract those currently leasing one of its vehicles into the Charger Daytona.
- Unfortunately, Dodge has yet to release specific details for the electric model’s leasing plans.
- Pricing starts at $61,590 for the base R/T model and climbs to $75,185 for the Scat Pack.
Are Dodge and in particular Challenger die-hards actually clamoring to own the new Charger Daytona EV, or are they holding out for next year’s ICE variant with the inline-six turbo? Whether Dodge jumped the gun by venturing into the world of electric muscle cars too soon, or if it will reap the benefits of being the first, remains to be seen. For now, the company has been accepting orders for the new EV since September and will begin the first customer deliveries sometime this quarter.
For those curious to see what the Charger Daytona EV is all about but not quite ready to part with a hefty $61,590, leasing might be a more palatable option—especially with a new incentive Dodge just rolled out to sweeten the deal.
Read: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Starts At $59,595
A bulletin recently sent to Stellantis dealers reveals that 2024 Charger Daytona models are eligible for a $1,000 loyalty discount for customers returning a leased Dodge model. On top of that, Dodge has confirmed that the Daytona EV will also qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit that’s become a common incentive across the industry, giving lessees the same financial break as those who opt to purchase the car outright.
What’s more, as Cars Direct reports, this loyalty discount isn’t limited strictly to the current lessee; it can be transferred to other members of the same household. Unfortunately, Dodge has yet to release the full leasing terms for the Charger Daytona, nor has it disclosed any financing deals, leaving interested shoppers to play the waiting game for those specifics.
What we do know is that the entry-level 2024 Charger Daytona R/T starts at $61,590 in the US, including a $1,995 destination fee. This model pumps out 496 hp and 404 lb-ft (548 Nm) of torque and includes the Direct Connection Stage 1 upgrade from the factory.
Those interested in more power can opt for the Charger Daytona Scat Pack. It starts at $75,185 and has the Direct Connection Stage 2 Upgrade as standard, resulting in an impressive 670 hp and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. This allows it to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 3.3 seconds while powering down the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds.
