Dodge tries to lure Charger Daytona electric car lessees with extra price

In addition to the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, Stellantis is offering a $1,000 loyalty discount to lessees who return one of its models

Are Dodge, and especially Challenger die-hards, really clamoring for a new Charger Daytona EV, or will they stick to an ICE model next year with an inline-six turbo? It remains to be seen whether Dodge is jumping into the electric muscle car space too soon, or whether it will reap the benefits of being first. Currently, the company has been taking orders for the new electric vehicle since September and will begin deliveries to the first customers sometime this quarter.

For those who want to see what the Charger Daytona EV is all about but aren’t quite ready to commit to the $61,590 price tag, leasing might be a more suitable option, especially since Dodge just introduced a new incentive to increase The appeal of the deal.

Read: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona starts at $59,595

A recent announcement sent to Stellantis dealers shows that customers returning leased Dodge models can take advantage of a $1,000 loyalty discount on 2024 Charger Daytona models. On top of that, Dodge confirmed that the Daytona EV will also be eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, which has become a common incentive across the industry, giving leaseholders the same financial benefits as those who choose to buy the car outright.

What’s more, as Cars Direct reports, this loyalty discount isn’t strictly limited to current lessees. It can be transferred to other members of the same family. Unfortunately, Dodge has yet to announce full lease terms for the Charger Daytona, nor reveal any financing deals, leaving interested shoppers waiting for those details.

What we do know is that the entry-level 2024 Charger Daytona R/T will start at $61,590 in the United States, including a $1,995 destination fee. This model puts out 496 horsepower and 404 pound-feet (548 Nm) of torque and includes factory direct-connect Stage 1 upgrades.

Those interested in more power can opt for the Charger Daytona Scat Pack. It starts at $75,185 and comes standard with the direct-connect Stage 2 upgrade that produces an impressive 670 horsepower and 627 pound-feet (850 Nm) of torque. This allows it to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.3 seconds while completing the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds.