The new Charger hasn’t exactly been the hit Dodge wanted it to be. Through October, it’s sold just over 7,000 of the all-electric coupes—a far cry from the nearly 32,000 gas-powered Chargers sold in the same period last year. No one expected sales of the EV to match the ICE Charger, obviously, but still, that’s a big drop in volume.
The lack of demand has led to several big discounts on the national and dealer levels. The biggest I’ve seen is from earlier this year, when a Scat Pack got a total discount of $32,000 off of MSRP, for a real price of $43,000.
As the end of the year approaches, these types of deals are starting to appear more and more, as dealers try to move old inventory and reach month- and quarter-end sales goals. The result, at least in one instance, is a brand-new Charger EV you can buy for the price of a Honda Civic.
Under $30,000? Now We’re Talking
The electric Charger is a perfectly fine vehicle, and in some respects, it’s actually pretty nice. It drives well, it’s quick, and it looks great. Would I pay $61,590 for a base Dodge Charger Daytona R/T? Absolutely not. I can name numerous cars that are cheaper, practical, and more fun to drive.
The Dodge Charger Daytona R/T was discontinued for 2026—a move Stellantis blamed on tariffs, not demand. But there are still hundreds of 2025 models for sale right now on dealer lots (including over 30 examples discounted to under $40,000, according to Cars.com).
The mid-$30,000 range feels a lot more palatable for a car like this, considering its 496 horsepower and 308 miles of range. But where it starts to get really interesting is under $30,000. One dealer has slapped on a total of $33,750 worth of discounts to a ’25 Charger R/T sitting on its lot, for an asking price of just $28,935. Now you’ve got my undivided attention.
At under 30 grand, I’d argue the Charger Daytona R/T is an outright deal. Nearly 500 horses and over 300 miles of range is a solid combination if you’re paying the equivalent of Hyundai Sonata pricing. Sure, you might have to deal with some unintended acceleration and get clowned on by your friends for the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system, but in this case, I think it’s worth the teasing.
How Is It So Cheap?
The car in question, first highlighted by Electrek, is currently for sale at Fowler Dodge in Oklahoma City. It’s pretty basic, but I can spot a set of optional 20-inch wheels, so at least it doesn’t look as goofy as it would’ve with the base alloys.
Onto the discounts. The largest is a $20,250 “2025 National EV Credit Bonus Cash” incentive that Stellantis has been offering across its lineup since the federal EV tax incentives were eliminated this year. That alone is enough savings to buy you an entire Nissan Versa to go alongside your Charger (if you can find one on a dealer lot before they’re all gone, of course).
The other $13,5000 comes from a simple “dealer discount,” bringing the total to just $28,935. Depending on how much tax you pay in your home state, you might be able to walk away with this car for under $30,000, which, as Electrek points out, is far below America’s average transaction price, which is hovering at just over $50,000 right now.
And again, it’s not like you’re getting a stripped-out beater. The base Charger Daytona R/T is fairly well-equipped, with stuff like a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, wireless phone charging, a nine-speaker stereo system, and a suite of active safety tech. If I have to choose between this and the next cheapest EV, which is the Nissan Leaf, I’m definitely going for the Dodge.
Top graphic image: Fowler Dodge
Grey interior. Why do so many manufacturers default to grey interiors? Grey is an overcast 45 degree day in mud season, with frost heaves that have pot holes. Depressing. Shit Box Showdown shows us what used to be, like when Edward G. Robinson went to die in Soylent Green.
The real question is how far upside down would you end up if you financed the thing ?
Nobody wants them as new cars and fewer still want them as used cars.
Try and sell or trade that thing in three or four years and take a beating…….pass.