The new generation Dodge Charger, already launched with its internal combustion and electric powertrains, is seeing its prices change for the 2027 model year. While the gasoline versions remain unchanged, the electric Daytona Scat Pack variant faces a significant price increase, without major new technical features to justify it.
The new Dodge Charger, introduced for the 2024 model year, recently welcomed its 2027 iteration. While the gasoline powertrains, particularly the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six, retain their prices, the electric Daytona Scat Pack version stands out with a substantial price hike. This increase comes as the car also adopts the NACS charging port, a minor technical evolution in today’s electric charging landscape.
Charger EV Gets Pricey
In the U.S., the 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack sees its starting price climb to $72,495, a $12,500 increase over the previous model. This price adjustment also affects the higher trim, the Daytona Scat Pack Plus, now listed at $77,490. The four-door versions add a modest $500 to these figures. For context, the R/T and Scat Pack models equipped with the Sixpack gasoline engine remain at their launch prices of $49,995 and $54,995, respectively.
Unchanged Powertrain, Still Potent Performance
Despite the price inflation, the Charger Daytona EV’s mechanicals remain the same. The electric powertrain can still deliver up to 670 hp (approximately 493 kW), making this version the most powerful in the Charger lineup. It surpasses the R/T (420 hp) and Scat Pack (550 hp) Chargers powered by the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo gasoline engine. Performance remains top-tier: the Daytona EV sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds. The gasoline R/T needs 4.6 seconds for the same sprint, while the gasoline Scat Pack falls between them at 3.9 seconds.
Cosmetic Updates and Enhanced Customization for 2027
Dodge hasn’t revolutionized the Charger for 2027 but has focused on enriching customization options. Externally, customers can choose from new factory-applied Mopar graphics and dual body stripes available in Bright Red, Satin White, and Satin Black. A Brembo brake caliper package, offered in orange and black, complements the aesthetic upgrades. Inside, the leather sport seats in the Scat Pack versions can now feature a Petrol Blue hue with specific red stitching. Demonic Red seatbelts are also available across the entire range, adding a sporty touch to the cabin.
Availability and Standard All-Wheel Drive
Orders for the 2027 Dodge Charger are now open. First deliveries in the U.S. are expected in the third quarter of the year. A notable point: all-wheel drive is now standard across the entire range, whether electric or gasoline, enhancing the versatility and safety of all models.
Editorial Verdict: A Price Hike That Raises Questions
While the electric Dodge Charger Daytona faces a dramatic price increase for 2027, the rest of the lineup remains unchanged, which should please purists. This price hike on the electric version, without major technical innovations beyond the addition of the NACS port, raises questions about Dodge’s positioning in the performance EV market. One might wonder if this new price won’t encourage some customers to wait for the potential future Hellcat variant, which could offer a more attractive price-to-performance ratio.
- The 2027 Charger Daytona EV now starts at $72,495.
- Gasoline R/T and Scat Pack models retain their unchanged prices.
- Maximum power remains 670 hp for the electric version.
- New exterior and interior customization options are offered.
- All-wheel drive is now standard on the entire lineup.
- This price increase may prompt questions about Dodge’s future positioning in the electric market.
