{"id":1957,"date":"2025-06-25T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.undergroundz.org\/?p=1957"},"modified":"2025-06-27T09:41:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:41:09","slug":"2025-dodge-charger-daytona-ev-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.undergroundz.org\/index.php\/2025\/06\/25\/2025-dodge-charger-daytona-ev-pros-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV: Pros & Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This isn\u2019t your granddad\u2019s Dodge Charger. Though it may look somewhat like the Chargers and Challengers of old, the 2025 Charger Daytona Scat Pack is an entirely new thing, with a fully revamped interior and a fully electric powertrain. A Charger without a V-8 might sound like heresy, but this car is still charming in a number of ways.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the electric Charger becomes less charming when you see the price tag. With an as-tested sticker of nearly $80,000, it\u2019s far more expensive than the last-generation car. Factor in the weak range and the clunky infotainment system, and even the quickest Charger EV becomes a tough recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Quick Specs<\/td>\n2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motors<\/td>\nDual Permanent-Magnet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/td>\n100.5 Kilowatt-Hours (93.9 Kilowatt-Hours Usable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Output<\/td>\n670 Horsepower \/ 627 Pound-Feet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-60 MPH<\/td>\n3.5 Seconds (Est.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base Price \/ As Tested<\/td>\n$64,995 \/ $78,970<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Good<\/h2>\n

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\nPhoto by: Brian Silvestro \/ Motor1<\/p>\n

Excellent Design
\nLuxurious, Well-Styled Interior
\nImpressive Performance<\/p>\n

Though the new Charger may appear awkward in pictures, it looks fantastic in real life. The \u201cBludicrous\u201d paint job pairs excellently with the boxy form and striking fascias, catching the eyes of onlookers as I cruise silently by. Whereas most EVs are lifeless blobs, the Charger Daytona<\/a> echoes a sense of purpose and strength.<\/p>\n

The Charger is also a big car. At 206.6 inches long, it\u2019s over 8 inches longer than the outgoing Challenger. The hatchback rear provides ample storage space, though there\u2019s no frunk. That extra length is obvious inside, with the Charger\u2019s interior offering ample space to stretch out. The back seats are actually usable, too; I was able to comfortably fit four adults inside without any complaints.<\/p>\n

Beyond the physical space, I enjoy the interior\u2019s design. The sweeping dash melds into the doors well, and the pistol-grip shifter is satisfying to use. There are two displays mounted to the dash, a 16.0-inch unit for the driver and a 12.3-inch screen for the infotainment system. Both are bright and crisp, making the cabin a nice place to spend time.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto by: Brian Silvestro \/ Motor1<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto by: Brian Silvestro \/ Motor1<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto by: Brian Silvestro \/ Motor1<\/p>\n

And while I\u2019ll always prefer a V-8 to electric power, I have to commend the Charger Daytona\u2019s performance. It\u2019s stonking quick off the line, and claws itself out of the hole and into illegal speeds quickly. Like most EVs, that power seems to die off once you\u2019ve eclipsed 90 miles per hour, but before that, it\u2019s a rocket. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just straight-line speed, either. Despite the Charger\u2019s chunky 5,838-pound curb weight, it can dance around corners. That\u2019s thanks to the huge 325-section-width Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 tires out back, and the standard dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup. Slowing things down are a set of hefty 16.1-inch discs with Brembo calipers.<\/p>\n

There are a host of different toys to play with, too, like Drift mode, Track mode, Drag mode, and even Donut mode. If you need a kick in power, there\u2019s a button labeled \u201cPowerShot\u201d on the steering wheel, which maxes out the dual motors to give the full 670 horsepower for 30 seconds. Gimmicky, yes. But also very fun.<\/p>\n

The Bad<\/h2>\n

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Messy Infotainment System
\nHalf-Baked Synthetic Exhaust Sound
\nLackluster Range
\nToo Expensive<\/p>\n

While the Dodge Charger Daytona\u2019s interior is a nice place to spend time, the infotainment system hangs over it like a dark cloud. The company\u2019s Uconnect 5 operating system is a cluttered mess, with a slew of different menus and bunched-up buttons that make it nearly impossible to navigate, especially while driving. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s a new section specifically to show the powertrain\u2019s EV status, like power flow and charging info. But I found myself constantly sticking to the wireless Apple CarPlay instead, simply to avoid dealing with the native operating system. Those with Android phones won\u2019t have to worry; there\u2019s wireless Android Auto connectivity for your phones, too. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s not the only piece of tech on the Charger I don\u2019t like. While I\u2019m generally pro faux exhaust sounds for EVs, the Daytona\u2019s \u201cFratzonic Chambered Exhaust<\/a>\u201d doesn\u2019t do it for me. Dodge got so close to making this work, but fumbled at the goal line. While the sound itself, which emanates from a subwoofer mounted in the rear bumper, is awesome, it\u2019s not paired with any sort of fake gears or shifting, like you\u2019d find on a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto by: Brian Silvestro \/ Motor1<\/p>\n

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That means when you\u2019re driving around with the Fratzonic exhaust turned on, it sounds like you\u2019re driving a V-8-powered car with a continuously variable transmission. It\u2019s foolish in its execution, rendering the sound suitable only for stoplight rev-offs or confusing people in parking lots. On the move, it just made me nauseous. <\/p>\n

Whether you keep the exhaust turned on or not, you\u2019ll be disappointed by the Charger Daytona\u2019s range. With a full charge, I was only able to squeeze 208 miles from the 93.9-kilowatt-hour usable battery pack, an average of just 2.2 miles per kilowatt-hour. That\u2019s pretty dismal for a 2025 model-year EV, much less one this expensive. To be fair, the range would be far better with a set of more efficient tires.<\/p>\n

Speaking of price, the Charger Daytona isn\u2019t exactly affordable. The Scat Pack\u2019s starting price of $66,990, including destination, is bolstered by those aforementioned drive modes, as well as a host of active safety systems, like lane management, intersection collision assist, and cross-path detection. A head-up display and a mechanical limited-slip differential are also standard.<\/p>\n

Our tester came in at $78,970 thanks to the pretty blue paint job, a $3,200 \u201cScat Pack Stage 2\u201d package that adds 80 horsepower, and the $4,995 Track package, which adds stuff like the Brembo brakes, heated and ventilated sport seats, adaptive damping, and those Goodyears. Truthfully, I don\u2019t think you need any of that, except for the paint. It\u2019s not like anyone will be taking this thing to the track, after all.<\/p>\n

Competitors<\/h2>\n

Audi A6 E-Tron<\/a>
\nBMW i4<\/a>
\nLucid Air<\/a>
\nMercedes-Benz EQE<\/a>
\nPolestar 2<\/a><\/p>\n

Dodge Charger EV Owners Are Reporting Unintended Acceleration<\/a>
The Dodge Charger EV Is Already Outselling the Supra in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Specifications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Motor<\/td>\nDual Permanent-Magnet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/td>\n100.5 Kilowatt-Hour (93.9 Kilowatt-Hour usable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Output<\/td>\n670 Horsepower \/ 627 Pound-Feet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drive Type<\/td>\nAll-Wheel Drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speed 0-60 MPH<\/td>\n3.5 seconds (est.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum speed<\/td>\n136 mph (Electronically Limited)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n5,838 Pounds (mfr.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EV Range<\/td>\n216 Miles (EPA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seating Capacity<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo Volume<\/td>\n23.0 \/ 37.0 Cubic Feet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
On Sale<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base Price<\/td>\n$64,995<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
As-Tested Price<\/td>\n$78,970<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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