The electric Dodge Charger turned out to be of no interest to anyone

Dodge has announced it will cease production of the base model of the electric Charger - the Daytona R/T - for the 2026 model year, citing low demand and the impact of new trade tariffs. The decision comes just four months after the model began deliveries.

According to the data, about 3,500 unsold Charger Daytona R/Ts are piling up in dealers' warehouses, indicating weak buyer interest. Traditional Dodge fans are in no hurry to upgrade to the electric version. In addition, increased tariffs have made the model even less competitive.

Dodge will continue to produce a more powerful version of the Charger Daytona Scat Pack with a twin-engine system producing 670 horsepower, and will also introduce a four-door version in 2026. The company is also prepping a gasoline-powered Charger Sixpack with a 3.0-liter turbocharged engine.

The decision to discontinue the Charger Daytona R/T reflects the auto industry's difficult transition to electrification, especially for brands with a strong gasoline engine heritage.