Dodge’s electric muscle car future is already set in stone with the introduction of the Charger Daytona SRT concept in August. It certainly received mixed reactions, with its Fratzonic chambered exhaust system garnering 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 have some bad news for you. You won’t be able to tune future Dodge electric muscle cars yourself, not even through a third-party tuner.
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That’s according to Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis, speaking to Carscoops. The reason behind this limitation is that Dodge wants to make sure that customers will tune their electric muscle cars the right way.
Chassis and bodywork modifications will of course be permitted. However, when it comes to extra power and better handling, future owners will need to visit their Dodge dealership to get the most out of their car.
Kuniskis also revealed to Carscoops that there is another reason for this move. With electric vehicles requiring little maintenance compared to their ICE counterparts, dealerships will face lost revenue in the electric age. Dealer-installed tuning packages are supposed to replace lost revenue.
Dodge unveiled another version of the Charger Daytona SRT concept at the ongoing SEMA show in Las Vegas. The model comes in a three-coat Stryker Red paint with a black roof and rolls on 18-inch carbon fiber wheels.
Beyond the show car’s looks, Dodge revealed power levels for the 400-volt version of the electric muscle car, with options 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-of-the-line 800-volt SRT Banshee models.
