- The latest-generation Dodge Charger is going to Europe.
- Stellantis, Dodge’s parent company, said both versions–electric and gas–will be exported.
- Last quarter, Dodge sold just 240 Charger Daytona EVs in the U.S.
The all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona, along with its gas-powered counterpart, is heading to Europe, where it will face practically zero competition from local automakers. This should make life a little easier for the troubled battery-powered muscle car, which has seen extremely limited success on home turf.
Billed as “the world’s most powerful muscle car,” the electric Charger Daytona sold 7,421 units in the United States last year, but things got even worse starting with the fourth quarter of 2025. During last year’s final quarter, Dodge sold just 346 Charger EVs in the U.S., with an additional 240 in this year’s first quarter.
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Six Pack coupe and sedan
Photo by: Dodge
In fairness, the electric muscle car has had to compete in a market where most automakers have seen their EV numbers fall in the past two quarters. Meanwhile, European EV sales are booming, and Dodge could benefit from Europeans’ appetite for electric cars.
It all boils down to price, reliability, and a solid service network. Stellantis has yet to provide a price list for the European-market Charger, but it’s sure to be more expensive than what American buyers have to pay. Stateside, the two-door 2027 Charger Daytona starts from $74,490, including destination, while the four-door model costs an additional $500.
Compared to last year’s model, the electric Charger now costs a whopping $12,500 more, which is bound to have an impact on the already weak sales.
All this being said, none of the European carmakers has something even remotely similar to the Charger in its lineup. With its muscle car looks and impressive performance, the Charger Daytona EV is bound to strike a chord with American car lovers in Europe—for the right price.
Performance is also on Dodge’s side, with a dual-motor setup that’s good for 630 horsepower. A rather large 94-kilowatt-hour battery pack enables an estimated driving range of 267 miles, with a 20-to-80% top-up taking roughly 24 minutes, according to Dodge.
That’s all great, but it means nothing if the car doesn’t work properly. When Patrick George first drove the Charger Daytona, the car had multiple software gremlins that included disappearing images and glitchy screens. Then, InsideEVs contributor Andrew Lambrecht got a fantastic deal on a lease and paid out of pocket for a new Charger Daytona, but after three months, he still hadn’t driven his car.
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Source: Dodge