Dodge Charger Daytona Launch Delayed Over Electrical Problems
The highly-anticipated and controversial all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona has been delayed by 90 days due to a few issues.
The all-new, all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona (and its Hurricane I-6 powered counterpart) made quite a few waves when it debuted months ago, as one would expect. Though the new Charger bears styling that mimics the beloved first-gen model, it’s what propels this new muscle car that has a lot of folks up in arms – either the aforementioned gas I-6 or an all-electric powertrain that is expected to result in impressive performance. However, those who were looking forward to the Dodge Charger Daytona, specifically, will apparently have to wait a little longer to get one than previously expected.
According to MoparInsiders, dealers have been informed that the Dodge Charger Daytona has been pushed back 90 days as Stellantis works to sort out various electrical issues with the new EV muscle car that popped up during the testing process. Thus far, several Dodge Charger Daytona prototypes have been spotted testing on public roads, but have also been spied getting loaded up on flatbeds and towed back to Dodge HQ or experiencing other issues during that same process on multiple occasions.
More issues…
Aside from losing power, it seems as if some Dodge Charger Daytona prototypes have also seemingly had issues with the powered rear hatch not opening, leading to several sightings of vehicles with cords hanging out of the rear hatch area. These issues – and perhaps some others that aren’t currently known – have prompted Stellantis to delay dealer allocation orders, the retail ordering process, and the official presentation of the new Charger Daytona by 90 days, from May to August.
It goes without saying that it’s critical the Dodge Daytona Charger launch goes off without a hitch, given the fact that the brand is adamant people will in fact line up to buy its first EV and what is completely new, from the ground-up machine. Neither figures to be cheap – at least the initial dual-motor variants, though Dodge is also reportedly working on a cheaper, single-motor variant dubbed the Charger GT as well. As for the gas version, it isn’t slated to join the lineup until 2025, with hopes that muscle car fans will gravitate toward the powerful Hurricane I-6 as Stellantis moves away from V8 power in general.
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