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Dodge Charger Dayton vs Lucid Air
Dodge Charger Daytona and Lucid Air represent two different directions in the EV market. The Charger Daytona is an electric performance muscle car with coupe and sedan body styles aimed at drivers who want strong acceleration and traditional American performance design. The Lucid Air is a full-size luxury electric sedan focused on efficiency, long driving range, and premium interior space for buyers in the luxury EV segment.
Range figures show a large gap. The Charger Daytona delivers about 241 to 317 miles depending on trim. The Lucid Air reaches much higher numbers, with many versions exceeding 400 miles EPA and some WLTP figures above 700 km. Charging capability also differs. The Dodge peaks near 183 kW DC fast charging and reaches 20 to 80 percent in roughly 24 to 27 minutes on a high-power charger. The Lucid Air supports around 200 kW DC charging and similar 10 to 80 percent sessions near 25 minutes depending on battery and charger.
Price positioning separates the cars. The Dodge Charger Daytona sits in the high-performance EV segment priced closer to premium sport sedans and muscle cars. The Lucid Air sits firmly in the luxury EV sedan category with higher entry pricing across most trims. Market availability also differs. The Charger Daytona focuses on the North American market. The Lucid Air sells in North America, Europe, and parts of the Middle East. This comparison helps buyers decide between a performance-focused electric muscle car and a long-range luxury EV sedan.
Within the same brands, each model sits among other electric vehicles. Dodge operates under the Stellantis EV strategy alongside models such as the Jeep Wagoneer S and Fiat 500e. Lucid expands its lineup with the upcoming Lucid Gravity while the Air remains the brand’s flagship sedan.
Charger Daytona pros include strong acceleration from dual-motor setups, classic muscle-car design adapted to an EV platform, and unique performance features such as drift and launch modes. Charger Daytona cons include shorter driving range compared with luxury EV sedans and heavier energy use in performance trims. Lucid Air pros include industry-leading driving range, high efficiency per kWh, and a spacious luxury interior with advanced technology. Lucid Air cons include higher purchase price and a limited global dealer network.
QUICK VERDICT; Choose the Charger Daytona for performance-focused driving and muscle-car styling in an electric format. Choose the Lucid Air for long-distance efficiency, luxury interior quality, and extended driving range.
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| Price | $61,000.00 $69,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | Dodge LUCID |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Full Model Name | Dodge Charger Daytona EV (R/T and Scat Pack) |
| Generation | 8th-generation Dodge Charger nameplate; 1st generation as an all-electric model |
| Segment / Class | Full-size electric muscle coupe; 4-door liftback sedan variant added for MY2026 |
| Available Trims / Variants |
R/T, Scat Pack (2-door); 4-door Scat Pack joining for MY2026. For 2026, the 2-door lineup has been trimmed to Scat Pack only
Lucid Air Pure Lucid Air Pure AWD Lucid Air Touring Lucid Air Grand Touring Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Lucid Air Dream Edition Range Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Powertrain Options | Dual-motor AWD electric only — no gas Daytona exists (the gas Charger uses the separate "Sixpack" name) |
| Special Editions | Direct Connection Stage 1 / Stage 2 performance kits (factory PowerShot boost), Track Package |
| Additional Notes | Sibling gas model, the Charger Sixpack (3.0L twin-turbo I6), shares the platform but is not part of the Daytona line |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date |
March 5, 2024 (production version); concept previewed August 2022 as Charger Daytona SRT Concept
2023, February 15 - Lucid Air Pure 2022, November 15 - Lucid Air Pure AWD 2020 - Lucid Air Touring 2020 - Lucid Air Grand Touring 2022, April - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 2020 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 2020 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 2022, August 26 - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Launch Year | 2024 (2-door production start mid-2024); 4-door delayed to MY2026 |
| Availability Status |
On sale in US/Canada only
Available to order. Released 2023, September - Lucid Air Pure Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Lucid Air Pure AWD Available to order. Released 2022, November 15 - Lucid Air Touring Available to order. Released 2022, May - Lucid Air Grand Touring Available to order. Released 2022, June - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Available to order. Released 2021, Q4 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range Available to order. Released 2021, Q4 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance Available to order. Released 2023, October - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Brand / Manufacturer | Dodge (Stellantis North America) |
| Country of origin | USA (brand) United States |
| Assembly Country | Canada — Windsor, Ontario (Windsor Assembly) |
| Markets Available | United States, Canada |
| Grey Market Import | Yes, for Africa — no official Stellantis distribution in Nigeria, Kenya, or South Africa. Expect high duty due to vehicle weight/size class and EV import classification |
| Base Price (USD) |
$61,590 (R/T) – $75,185 (Scat Pack, as-configured with Track Pack)
$ 69,900 € 85,000 - Lucid Air Pure $ 82,400 € 109,000 - Lucid Air Pure AWD $ 77,900 € 99,000 - Lucid Air Touring $ 109,900 € 129,000 - Lucid Air Grand Touring $ 179,000 - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance $ 169,000 € 218,000 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range $ 169,000 € 218,000 - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance $ 249,000 € 250,000 - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Additional Notes |
At June 2026 rates (~₦1,360/,KES129.5/, KES 129.5/ ,KES129.5/, ZAR 16.3/$): R/T ≈ ₦83.8m / KES 7.98m / R1.0m; Scat Pack (top config) ≈ ₦102.3m / KES 9.74m / R1.23m — before freight, duty, and grey-market markup. Treat as rough USD-equivalent only |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity |
100.5 kWh total / 93.9 kWh usable
92 kWh total - Lucid Air Pure 92 kWh total - Lucid Air Pure AWD 92 kWh total - Lucid Air Touring 112 kWh total - Lucid Air Grand Touring 112 kWh total - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 118 kWh total - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 118 kWh total - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 118 kWh total - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Battery Chemistry |
Lithium-ion
Liquid-cooled Li-ion 900V - Lucid Air Pure Liquid-cooled Li-ion 900V - Lucid Air Pure AWD Liquid-cooled Li-ion 900V - Lucid Air Touring Liquid-cooled Li-ion 900V - Lucid Air Grand Touring Liquid-cooled Li-ion 900V - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Liquid-cooled Li-ion 924V - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range Liquid-cooled Li-ion 924V - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance Liquid-cooled Li-ion 924V - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Battery Architecture | 400-volt |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
R/T: ~274–317 mi depending on wheel package; Scat Pack: ~220–279 mi. WLTP/CLTC: N/A (US-spec EPA-cycle vehicle only)
464 mi WLTP (419 mi EPA) - Lucid Air Pure 450 mi WLTP (410 mi EPA) - Lucid Air Pure AWD 450 mi WLTP (411 mi EPA) - Lucid Air Touring 521 mi WLTP (516 mi EPA) - Lucid Air Grand Touring 446 mi EPA - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 559 mi WLTP (520 mi EPA) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 471 mi EPA - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 427 mi EPA - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Energy Consumption |
R/T: 104 MPGe city / 91 hwy (18" wheels), down to 90/79 with 20" + performance tires; Scat Pack: 82 MPGe city / 72 hwy, down to 74/66 with performance tires
209 Wh/mi WLTP (240 Wh/mi EPA) - Lucid Air Pure 227 Wh/mi WLTP (240 Wh/mi EPA) - Lucid Air Pure AWD 227 Wh/mi WLTP (240 Wh/mi EPA) - Lucid Air Touring 260 Wh/mi EPA - Lucid Air Grand Touring 300 Wh/mi EPA - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 211 Wh/mi WLTP (270 Wh/mi EPA) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 290 Wh/mi EPA - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) | Yes, 3 levels via paddle shifters Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
~11 kW onboard charger
Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 12 hours 44 min - USA - Lucid Air Pure Type 2 22 kW - International Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 13 hours 17 min - USA - Lucid Air Pure AWD Type 2 22 kW - International Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 13 hours 17 min - USA - Lucid Air Touring Type 2 22 kW - International Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 13 hours 17 min - USA - Lucid Air Grand Touring Type 2 22 kW - International Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 16 hours 36 min Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 16 hours 36 min - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 16 hours 36 min - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range Type 2 19.2 kW, 0-100% in 16 hours 36 min - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance Type 2 - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
~183 kW peak (on 350 kW station)
CCS 250 kW max, 0-100% in 44 min - Lucid Air Pure CCS 250 kW max, 0-100% in 44 min - Lucid Air Pure AWD CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 19 min - Lucid Air Touring CCS 300 kW max, 10-80% in 19 min - Lucid Air Grand Touring CCS 300 kW max, 10-80% in 19 min - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance CCS 300 kW max, 10-80% in 82 min - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range CCS 300 kW max, 10-80% in 82 min - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance CCS - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Charging Time (10–80%) | DC fast charge: ~27–35 min; Level 2 (240V): ~5.5–7 hrs |
| Additional Notes | Same 100.5 kWh pack shared across R/T and Scat Pack trims |
PERFORMANCE
| Motor Type | Permanent magnet synchronous motors ×2 |
| Motor Configuration | Dual-motor AWD — front + rear electric drive module, rear unit with mechanical slip differential |
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
R/T: 456 hp / 404 lb-ft; Scat Pack: 630 hp / 627 lb-ft
RWD 430 hp (316 kW) - Lucid Air Pure АWD 480 hp (353 kW) - Lucid Air Pure AWD AWD 620 hp (462 kW) - Lucid Air Touring AWD 819 hp (611 kW) - Lucid Air Grand Touring AWD 1050 hp (772 kW) - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance AWD 933 hp (696 kW) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range AWD 1111 hp (828 kW) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance AWD 1234 hp (908 kW) - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Peak Power (kW / hp) | R/T: 496 hp; Scat Pack: 670 hp (up to ~710 hp reported with Stage 2 kit |
| Torque (Nm) |
548 Nm (404 lb-ft) - Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) - Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) - Lucid Air Pure 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) - Lucid Air Grand Touring 1390 Nm (1025 lb-ft) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 1390 Nm (1025 lb-ft) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 1939 Nm (1430 lb-ft) - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
4.7 sec 0-60 mph - Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 3.3 sec 0-60 mph - Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack 4.5 sec 0-60 mph (4.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Lucid Air Pure 3.8 sec 0-60 mph - Lucid Air Pure AWD 3.4 sec 0-60 mph (3.6 sec 0-62 mph) - Lucid Air Touring 3 sec 0-60 mph (3.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Lucid Air Grand Touring 2.6 sec 0-60 mph - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 2.7 sec 0-60 mph (2.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 2.5 sec 0-60 mph (2.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 1.9 sec 0-60 mph - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
137 mph (220 km/h) - Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 134 mph (216 km/h) - Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack 124 mph (200 km/h) - Lucid Air Pure 124 mph (200 km/h) - Lucid Air Pure AWD 124 mph (200 km/h) -Lucid Air Touring 168 mph (270 km/h) - Lucid Air Grand Touring 168 mph (270 km/h) - Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance 168 mph (270 km/h) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Range 168 mph (270 km/h) - Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance 205 mph (330 km/h) - Lucid Air Sapphire |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed gearbox per axle, AWD Single-speed |
| Drive Mode | Multiple modes incl. Sport/Track |
| Launch Control | Available |
| Overboost / Boost Mode | Yes — "PowerShot," +40 hp for 15 seconds |
| Torque Vectoring | Via mechanical rear slip differential + AWD |
| Simulated Sound | Yes — Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust (external resonance chamber + speakers) |
| Motor Unit Code | G2500 (400V front/rear electric drive motors) |
| Additional Notes | Direct Connection Stage 1/Stage 2 kits were bundled on early production years as standard equipment |
BODY
| Body Style | 2-door liftback coupe; 4-door liftback sedan joining MY2026 4 door sedan, 5 seats |
| Body Colour Options | Multiple, incl. Diamond Black Crystal Pearl, Triple Nickel |
| Platform / Architecture |
STLA Large
Lucid Air |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) |
5,248 × 2,027 × 1,496–1,499 mm (206.6 × 79.8 × 58.9–59.0 in)
4975 x 1939 x 1410 mm (195.9 x 76.3 x 55.5 in) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.197 Cd |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
3,073 mm (121.0 in)
2960 mm (116.5 in) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
141 mm (5.6 in) - Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 143 mm (5.6 in) - Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 2,648 kg (5,838 lb) |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Track Package adds adaptive damping + widebody competition suspension 5-link front struts, rear integral-link, all wheels solenoid-controlled active dampers |
| Wheel Size (inches) | 18–20 in depending on trim/package R19, R20, R21 |
| Tyre Size | Scat Pack uses wide 300+ section rear tires per third-party road tests |
| Brakes (Front / Rear) | Track Package adds upgraded high-performance brakes with red calipers |
| Parking Brake | Electronic |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | ~23 cu ft (rear seats up) reported by some outlets, 38.5 cu ft cited by others (likely seats-folded figure) EU: 627 l |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) | 1.5 cu ft 283 l |
| Towing Capacity (kg) | Yes No |
| Aerodynamics | Distinctive "R-Wing" hood that channels grille airflow up and over the hood (no traditional front grille needed on the EV) |
| Additional Notes | Widebody design is standard across both EV trims |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) |
Front, side, rear, head airbag system
8 airbags: side, front and rear, head airbag system; front seats knee airbags |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | Standard |
| Low-Speed Pedestrian Warning | Standard (US federal EV requirement) |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) | Standard |
| Child Seat Anchors (ISOFIX / LATCH) | US market uses LATCH |
| 360° Camera / Surround View | Optional, included in the $4,995 "Plus Group" package |
| Reversing Camera | Standard |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) |
Standard on all trims
LIDAR, front/side/rear cameras, front/rear/side sensors |
| ADAS Features | Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian/cyclist detection, intersection assist |
| Sentinel / Perimeter Mode | Remote panic alarm + security system standard; "Drive Experience Recorder" (dashcam-style) available with Track Pack |
| Autonomous Driving Level |
Level 2 (driver assistance, not autonomous)
Semi-autonomous |
| Aviation-Grade Redundancy | N/A |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity | 4 (2-door coupe) Heated and ventilated front seats, massage |
| Seat Heating | Heated front seats confirmed on R/T |
| Massage Function | Not offered |
| Roof Type | Fixed roof All-glass roof |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi |
Standard (Uconnect)
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Parking Aids | Parking sensors standard 36 front/rear/side sensors, 360 camera, front/side/reversing cameras, autonomous parking |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) | 12.3" touchscreen Retractable touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | Digital instrument cluster on Scat Pack 34" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | Available on Scat Pack No |
| Rear Passenger Screen | N/A |
| Operating System | Likely Uconnect 5 (Stellantis standard) |
| Mirror Link / Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Additional Notes |
LIGHTING
| High Beams | Automatic high-beam assist optional (Plus Group package) |
INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO
| Sound System Brand | Alpine (9-speaker system, R/T) |
| Speaker Count | 9 |
| AM/FM/DAB Radio | AM/FM standard; DAB N/A in US market |
| Navigation System | Expected standard with Uconnect |
| Rear Entertainment | N/A |
| Car KTV | N/A |
| Dashcam | "Drive Experience Recorder" available with Track Package |
TECHNOLOGY
| Smartphone App Control | Yes (Dodge/Uconnect app) |
| Face Recognition | Not offered |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Not offered |
OWNERSHIP
| Official Dealer Network | US/Canada Dodge dealers only — no official African presence |
| Spare Parts Availability | None official in Africa; would depend entirely on independent/grey-market specialists |
| Import Duty Class | Full EV classification; expect elevated duty given the vehicle's size/weight class — exact rate not confirmed and varies by country |
| Resale Value | Too early to assess; industry coverage notes performance EVs typically depreciate quickly once new-car allocation eases |
| Insurance Category | Not confirmed — likely high-performance/EV tier given power output and weight |
| Roadside Assistance | Standard Stellantis warranty roadside assistance, US/Canada only |
Note
| Data Source | Dodge/Stellantis press materials; CarsDirect; Edmunds; KBB; Autoblog; Recharged; Clean Fleet Report; Wikipedia |
| Last Updated | June 17, 2026 |
| Additional Notes | Figures vary slightly across sources by wheel/tire package and options; several attributes remain undisclosed by Dodge/Stellantis at time of writing |
| Editor's Note | Not officially sold in Nigeria, Kenya, or South Africa. This sheet is for readers tracking the model for comparison or potential grey-market import context — pricing and import-duty figures should be treated as estimates only |
| Disclaimer | We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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