The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T was involved in an accident after just 682 miles of driving.
Front-end damage activated the airbags, which likely makes it a total loss for insurance purposes.
The R/T version features a 93.9 kWh battery and two motors providing 496 horsepower.
It couldn’t be avoided. The first damaged 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona, or at least the first one we know of since customers started receiving them, appeared online. And because the universe has a sense of humor, it’s already up for sale. If you’re one of those who like to take risks and enjoy your cars with some ‘character’, it’s your lucky day.
This particular crash involves a base model that costs from $59,595 before you start adding options like the extra $595 for Demonic Red seats, or minimizing the sweet perks offered just to sell these things.
As an R/T, it is equipped with a nickel-cobalt-aluminum battery of 93.9 kWh, powering the front and rear motors, providing up to 496 horsepower and a consistent 0-60 mph (96 km/h) acceleration time of 4.7 seconds.
What happened to this Daytona?
Now, the important part – this. This Charger Daytona didn’t last 682 miles (just under 1,100 km) before its demise. From what we know, it either barely collided with another car or perhaps just hit a stationary object – who can really say?
While the front-end damage doesn’t appear catastrophic at first glance, it was enough to deploy the driver’s airbag, which we all know usually means the end of a car’s road with insurance companies. So, the insurance folks did what they do best and decided to write it off.
Externally, the damage to the electric vehicle seems quite concentrated on the front end: the bumper, LED headlights, and hood are affected. What’s hiding beneath the bodywork? Well, your guesses are as good as ours. It’s entirely possible that there are more hidden damages underneath, but for the right price, an experienced auto shop or even someone with mechanical skills might bring this Charger Daytona back to life.
If you feel lucky and ready to take a risk the insurance company avoided, it’s a lot for auction participants at the IAAI location in Texas. You can check it out before it goes under the hammer in a few days. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the one to take this damaged Daytona and revive it (at a price that won’t make you cry).