Used 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona for Sale nearWaterloo, IA

Is the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona a good car?

Yes — 5/5 from owners and 7.00/10 from our experts. The model scores 8/10 across Look and feel, Performance, and Form and function.

The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona is Dodge’s all-electric muscle car, and it leans hard into style, personality, and straight-line drama. It is presented as a sinister-looking coupe with instantaneous acceleration and a head-turning presence, which makes it feel more like an event than a routine commute.

The trade-offs are just as clear: pricing and range are concerns, and the cabin materials, touchscreen response, and stereo quality all fall short of the car’s ambition. That makes it a strong fit if you want an electric car with muscle-car theater, but less compelling if you want the most rational EV purchase.

35.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so there is some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Charger Daytona is described as comfortable and entertaining, with a powertrain that delivers immediate response and a driving experience that feels distinctive rather than generic. The performance notes also point to a well-sorted electric setup with all-wheel drive and strong acceleration, which usually helps reduce the kinds of mechanical complexity that can make ownership stressful.

The cost-effectiveness notes also point to lower annual electricity costs than many gas-powered muscle cars, and Dodge often offers steep discounts on its products. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about basic drivability and more about living with a pricey EV whose range, cabin quality, and tech polish may not fully match the sticker.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 97.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially on a performance EV where software, charging behavior, and tire wear can matter as much as cosmetic condition. Focus on how the car was used, whether it charges normally, and whether the cabin and electronics behave as expected.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The R/T is the more approachable version, while the Scat Pack adds much more performance, a larger digital instrument panel, and a head-up display. The Plus package also adds useful equipment, including a wireless charging pad, a head-up display, and a 360-degree camera system.
• Powertrain: The R/T uses two electric motors with all-wheel drive and produces 456 horsepower and 404 pound-feet of torque. The Scat Pack also uses dual motors and AWD, but raises output to 670 hp and 627 lb-ft with the PowerShot feature.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and parking proximity sensors for the front, side, and rear. The Plus package adds a head-up display and a 360-degree camera system.
• Infotainment: The R/T comes with a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and the Scat Pack or Plus package upgrades to a 16-inch touchscreen.
• Range & charging: The R/T is estimated at 308 miles of range from a 94-kWh battery pack. The Scat Pack is estimated at 241 miles, or 216 miles with summer performance tires. Both versions can DC fast charge at up to 183 kW, which should take the battery from 20 to 80 percent in 27 minutes.
• Battery health: Check battery state-of-health, confirm that charging is consistent at home and on DC fast chargers, and review how much of the battery warranty remains. A careful inspection should also look for signs of heavy fast-charging use or unusual range loss.

Which 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona trim should I buy?

The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona is offered in 2 trim levels: R/T and Scat Pack.

Here's the short version:

• R/T: This is the best-value choice if you want the longest range and the most approachable entry point. It still gives you dual-motor AWD, strong standard tech, and the full Charger Daytona personality without stepping into the pricier performance setup.
• Scat Pack: Choose this if you want the full muscle-car experience. It brings much more power, quicker acceleration, a larger digital instrument panel, a head-up display, and more aggressive hardware, but it also cuts range and raises the price substantially.

The standard safety package is strong across the lineup, and the Plus package adds a head-up display and a 360-degree camera system.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona?

This looks like a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you should shop carefully and compare listings closely.

• Deal availability: 35.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 295 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 97.6% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $35,476.02, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona safe?

As of this writing, crash-test results from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have not yet been published.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard advanced safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and parking proximity sensors for the front, side, and rear. The optional Plus package adds a head-up display and a 360-degree camera system.

One caveat is the adaptive cruise control, which was described as lurchy and delayed in traffic, reducing confidence in the system. That means you should test the driver-assistance behavior yourself during a used-car inspection, especially if you expect to rely on it often.

Should I buy a 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 35.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 97.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It delivers the first true all-electric muscle-car formula with instant acceleration and standout style.

Consider the 2024 if:

• It offers coupe and four-door body styles with practical space and classic muscle-car presence.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It adds a four-door model that makes the Daytona more practical for everyday use.

The bottom line: If you want the most distinctive electric muscle-car experience, the 2025 is the one to target. If you care more about practicality, the 2026 four-door is the smarter direction, while price-sensitive buyers should keep a close eye on the 2025’s deal-heavy listings and shop for the best-equipped R/T or a well-priced Scat Pack.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.