The first electric vehicles (EVs) to wear the Dodge and Jeep logos have begun arriving at U.S. dealerships.
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear told the Detroit News that “around 100” 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona muscle cars had arrived at dealers as of last Friday.
The Detroit News reports, “Jeep Wagoneer S midsize SUVs were expected to hit retailers imminently, but are taking longer to ship and clear as they come from Toluca, Mexico, said Bob Broderdorf, head of Jeep in North America.”
Stellantis, parent company of Dodge and Jeep, had expected both models to appear late in 2024. However, the News reports, “executives explained they held them back in order to resolve software-related issues.”
About the Dodge Charger Daytona
Dodge’s first EV is the brand’s long-awaited “electric muscle car.” Prices start at $61,590, including a $1,995 delivery fee.
It will eventually be a minor lineup all its own, available in electric or gas-powered versions and with two or four doors. But the first models to reach dealerships are 2-door electric models.
The car will come in two trim levels, each with its own power rating. The Charger Daytona R/T is good for 456 horsepower, a sprint to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, and a 13.1-second quarter mile. It can travel up to 317 miles between charging sessions. The Charger Daytona Scat Pack makes 670 hp, gets to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, and completes a quarter mile run in 11.5 seconds, Dodge says. It boasts a range of 260 miles.
The Charger Daytona has classic Dodge muscle car looks — it may be the closest visual cousin to the Chargers of the 1970s Dodge has produced since before the oil crisis. The company built in an artificial engine sound to complete the classic muscle car vibe.
About the Jeep Wagoneer S
The Wagoneer S departs from Jeep’s classic off-road image. Instead, it’s a high-performance SUV meant for the pavement, not the trail. Prices start at $71,995, including $1,795 for delivery.
Despite the Wagoneer name, it’s not a full-size model. It’s closer in size to the Grand Cherokee, and looks like a sleek update on that midsize offering. Designers used clever lighting elements to give it a version of the classic Jeep 7-slot grille.
Jeep has promised a range of over 300 miles. The Wagoneer S boasts an impressive 600 hp and 617 lb-ft. of torque, and Jeep says it can leap to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds – yes, nearly a match for the fastest version of Dodge’s electric muscle car.
Maximum towing capacity is just 3,400 pounds – low for a midsize SUV.
But Jeep has a second electric offering on the way that will likely be a more traditional, off-road-oriented, towing-capable SUV. Broderdorf told the Detroit News that the Wrangler-like Jeep Recon EV should arrive “mid-year.”
