An Electric Dodge Charger Has Already Been Totaled

Well, that didn’t take long. Someone managed to bin an electric Dodge Charger with under 700 miles on it.

Dodge launched its first electric muscle car for the 2024 model year. Despite the critical and fanbase backlash surrounding the car, they do seem to be selling. Obviously, we don’t have any numbers in hand, but we can confirm that the legendary automaker sold at least one. We can also confirm that it got totaled.

This 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T is listed for auction on the IAAI website. For those unfamiliar, IAAI auctions cars that insurance companies have written off. So, while this Charger doesn’t particularly look like it has a ton of physical damage, it seems it was enough to write it off. The odometer reading? A measly 682 miles.

What Does One Do With A Wrecked Electric Dodge Charger?

First and foremost: we get it. You don’t like the EV Charger or EVs in general. The great news is that you don’t have to buy it. That does beg the question, though. What options will the buyer of this thing have?

Admittedly, there’s no shortage of ignorance on our part. The concept of buying and reviving a wrecked electric car is a bit terrifying. After a quick search for OEM parts, it does seem a good amount of parts are available for order. So, theoretically, straightening it out and bolting new front-end components up shouldn’t be an issue.

That said, there’s still the pesky issue of ensuring the electric drivetrain can still safely be operated. We’re operating under the assumption that someone who has the ability to properly verify that is the case will be bidding here.

Step Right Up! Win Yourself a Dodge EV!

Ultimately, this seems like a phenomenal project for legendary EV mechanic and YouTuber Rich Rebuilds. That would be our ideal outcome, here. Even if you dislike the car, you have to admit there’s some semblance of curiosity deep within you. We want to see this project unfold!

It also draws some curiosity about its value. With most IAAI auctions, an estimated retail value and estimated repair cost are listed. This one has neither. So, it’s truly anyone’s guess at this point.

Photos: IAAI

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Braden Carlson

Braden Carlson is an automotive enthusiast from Boise, Idaho. At 19 he quit his day job to pursue a career in automotive journalism, launching his Youtube channel in his own name. Today you can still find him producing DIY video content, reviews and writing for an amassment of automotive websites. His work is most frequently found on Rennlist, The Mustang Source and Corvette Forum. When not writing or driving, he's likely to be found covered in grease and oil undoubtedly from one of his gratuitous collection of questionable project cars.