Dodge delays its Charger Daytona EV after tariffs make it pricier than sense. Who wants a 255-mile 'muscle car' with speaker exhaust?

Oh, America! The land of the free, the home of the brave, and the kingdom of self-inflicted economic disasters. In a move that shocked absolutely no one with a functioning brain, the U.S. government slapped a 25% tariff on cars imported from Canada—because why not punish your closest ally while pretending to "protect American jobs"?

Dodge, the proud purveyor of "Brrrt Brrrt" muscle cars, suddenly realized their shiny new Charger Daytona EV is built in Windsor, Ontario (which, for geographically challenged Americans, is basically Detroit’s polite Canadian neighbor).

Dodge’s Masterplan: Delay, Delete, and Pray

Faced with the harsh reality that their EV is now more expensive than a Tesla but with fewer miles and fake engine noises, Dodge panicked and made these genius moves:

• Delay the Four-Door EV – Because who needs practicality on time? The family-friendly version (the one people might actually buy) is now pushed to late 2025, conveniently rebranded as a 2026 model to make it sound less late.

• Kill the Cheapest Trim – The R/T trim (a "bargain" at $61,590) was selling like unsold vada pav at a hipster café. So Dodge axed it. Now, the only option is the Scat Pack (starting at $73,190)—because if you’re going broke, might as well go all the way.

• Push Gas Guzzlers Instead – Surprise! Dodge is now hardcore focusing on the Charger Sixpack—a gas-powered beast with a twin-turbo Hurricane engine (because electric is for nerds). No tariffs, no range anxiety, just good old petrolhead patriotism.

What This Means for Buyers (If Any Are Left)

• Higher Prices – Thanks to Uncle Sam’s big brain tariff, the Daytona EV is now a luxury item for people who hate money.

• Fewer Choices – Want a budget EV muscle car? Too bad. Only the "I’m-rich-and-I-make-bad-decisions" Scat Pack remains.

• Longer Wait – The four-door EV? Coming soon… maybe… if Dodge doesn’t change its mind again.

Is Anyone Even Buying This "Electric Muscle Car"?

Dodge bet big on EV enthusiasts craving the "muscle car experience"—except with fake engine noises (Fratzonic Exhaust™), mediocre range (255 miles vs. Tesla’s 333), and handling like a fridge on wheels.

• Dealers Are Desperate – Discounts up to $13,500 just to clear inventory. That’s what happens when you overestimate how many people want an expensive, compromised EV pretending to be a muscle car.

• Gas Still Rules – Muscle car fans would rather wait for the Hurricane I-6 Charger than gamble on an EV that runs out of juice before the adrenaline kicks in.

• A Warning to Automakers – If even Dodge, the brand of burning rubber and bad financial decisions, can’t sell its EV, maybe traditional car buyers aren’t ready for this "future" nonsense.

Dodge’s Charger Daytona EV was supposed to be revolutionary. Instead, it’s a cautionary tale of bad timing, worse politics, and questionable demand. But hey, at least the fake exhaust sounds kinda cool… if you close your eyes and ignore reality.