Dodge Charger Daytona EV
Dodge Charger Daytona EV
A culturally daring EV
My favorite truck (I’ve owned: 1950 F-48, 1948 M-68, a new Ram, a new Tundra and 2 LHD Hiluxs) was my 1984 Power Ram W-150 (NP205 t-case), shortbox with a 4sp manual. Solid and couldn’t help but hearing the Simon and Simon theme song everywhere I went. So whenever a new Dodge comes up, regardless of body style, it piques my interest.
This is a Dodge and the most culturally daring EV Stellantis has produced. The Charger Daytona reimagines the iconic muscle car nameplate as a fully electric coupe (and later four-door), complete with a patent-pending “Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust” that generates synthesized muscle car sound. It launched as a two-door coupe in 2024–25 with ICE versions following.
Specifications
| Attribute | R/T | Scat Pack |
| Platform | STLA Large (400V) | STLA Large (400V) |
| Battery | 93.9 kWh | 93.9 kWh |
| Drivetrain | Dual-motor (presumably) | Dual motor(presumably) |
| Power | 496 hp | 670 hp |
| Quarter mile | N/A | 11.5 sec |
| 0–60 mph | 4.0 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| Range (EPA) | ~317 miles | ~260 miles |
| Charging | Up to 183 kW DC fast charging | Up to 183 kW DC fast charging |
| Weight; Length | ~5,828 lbs ;5.25 m | ~5,828 lbs 5.25 m |
| Price | $59 595 | $73 595 |
What we like
Performance figures are extraordinary; the Scat Pack’s 3.3-second 0–60 and 11.5-second quarter mile back up Dodge’s claim of “the world’s quickest production muscle car.” The R-Wing aerodynamic pass-through references the 1968 Charger’s visual DNA while providing real downforce. The Fratzonic Exhaust is a genuine innovation, delivering sound levels that make the Charger feel emotionally alive in a way most EVs don’t attempt. The four-door variant expands practicality while sharing the coupe’s wheelbase and roofline. Charging at 183 kW is class-competitive
Meh…
Software was a significant pain point in press testing lag and bugs were widely reported. The 93.9 kWh battery delivers markedly less range than the 100 kWh Wagoneer S despite a smaller, more aerodynamically efficient body. The SRT Banshee ultra-performance variant has been shelved. At $73,595 for a Scat Pack, the Charger competes against some formidable machines.
Rivals Range Power 0-60 Price
- Tesla Model S Plaid 396 miles (EPA) 1020 hp 1.99 sec ~$89,000
- BMW M3 EV TBA TBA hp TBA sec $TBA
- Kia EV6 GT 206 miles (EPA) 577 hp 3.4 sec. $61 600
- Polestar 6. TBA 884 hp ~3.2 sec $TBA
- Mustang Mach-E GT 270 miles 480 hp 3.5 sec ~$63,000
The Charger wins on cultural authenticity and sound design, but the Tesla Model S Plaid devastates it in outright performance and range. For buyers who want the muscle car experience in EV form, there’s nothing else quite like it which is both its strength and its niche
Verdict
The most emotionally resonant Stellantis EV. Performance hardware is real; software quality must improve.
★★★★
