Dodge’s future electric car muscle has been set with the introduction of the Daytona SRT Charger Concept back in August. It certainly received mixed reactions, with its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system drawing the most interest from fans and critics alike.
If you’re one of those waiting to get your hands on the production version of the Charger Daytona SRT, we’ve got a bit of bad news for you. You won’t be able to tune a future Dodge electric muscle car yourself – even through a third-party tuner.
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That’s according to Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis, speaking to Carscoops. The reason behind the restrictions is because Dodge wants to make sure that customers tune their electric muscle cars the right way.
Chassis and bodywork modifications are of course allowed. However, in terms of added power and better handling, future owners will need to visit their Dodge dealer to get the best out of their car.
Kuniskis also revealed to Carscoops that there is another reason for this step. With EVs requiring less maintenance compared to their ICE counterparts, dealers will face lost revenue during the electric era. Dealer-installed setup packages are expected to make up for lost revenue.
Dodge has revealed another version of the Charger Daytona SRT Concept at the ongoing SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This model comes in a Stryker Red tri-coat paint with a black roof and uses 18-inch carbon fiber wheels.
Beyond the show car looks, Dodge has revealed the output levels of the 400 volt version of the electric muscle car, with a choice between 455 horsepower (340 kilowatts), 495 hp (370 kW), 535 hp (400 kW), 590 hp (440 kW). ), 630 hp (470 kW), and 670 hp (500 kW). There will be three more outputs available for the top-spec 800 volt Banshee SRT model.
