America's famous car company Dodge has taken a big U-turn in the world of its electric vehicles. It is reported that it is discontinuing its base model Charger Daytona R/T EV after 2025. A recent report by Motor1 said that people are not showing much interest in buying it, and the sales have also not been very good.
The company has not yet opened its mouth about this, but some insider things are telling that from 2026 only the high-performance Scat Pack model will be seen in the showroom. Seeing all this, it seems that the old fans of Dodge, who have always been crazy about powerful petrol vehicles, have not yet accepted electric cars wholeheartedly.
The sale of this vehicle in early 2025 has blown everyone's mind. A brother posted on X that only 1,947 Charger EVs were sold from January to March. Hey, and listen, about 3,500 R/T models are getting bored lying with the dealers! This situation shows that Dodge customers, who are famous for big engines and fast speed, are not getting the same fun with electric vehicles. Although the Charger Daytona R/T has 496 horsepower and a setup of two motors, its two-door style and a little more weight may not appeal to people.
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Now what does this decision mean for Dodge? Motor1 also reported that the company is now thinking of bringing the four-door Charger Sixpack. Yes, and this will be an old type petrol car. Meaning, it will be special for those who enjoy petrol cars more than electric cars. According to me, Dodge does not want to lose its old loyal customers, who are not ready to jump completely into the world of electric cars. By the way, some people are saying that this can also be a smart move of the company, but let's see what happens next.
Talking about electric cars, competing with big companies like Tesla is not a child's play. Then Dodge's base Charger EV could not show anything special in price and performance. Some people on X are calling it a big mistake of the company. One user jokingly wrote, "Even Grok could not save it!" It is funny, but these things show that people still have some doubts about electric cars. Anyway, it is a market, here everything depends on the choice of the customer.
Overall, Dodge's decision to discontinue the base Charger EV shows which way the market winds are blowing. The company tried its hand at electric vehicles, but poor sales and preference of older customers forced it to discontinue it. Now Dodge will have to balance both petrol and electric strategies, otherwise it will be left behind in this automobile race.