DODGE MAY HAVE PENNED THE FINAL CHAPTER OF ITS LEGENDARY V8-POWERED CHARGER, BUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUSCLE SOLDIERS ON, USHERING IN A NEW ERA OF AMERICAN BRAWN WITH THE ALL-ELECTRIC DAYTONA AND THOUGH IT MIGHT NOT FEED ON PETROL, ITS APPETITE REMAINS AS RAPACIOUS AS EVER
BY AMANDA McCOY
THE DAYTONA’S PATENT-PENDING R-WING aids in stability at high speeds by letting air flow through the front fascia, reducing lift by up to 30% and cutting drag by up to 3%.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, shown in Bludicrous, one of eight exterior color options.
When Dodge discontinued the V8-powered Charger and Challenger in 2023, it felt like the curtain closing on a beloved American era one defined by rumbling engines, smoky burnouts, and raw, unapologetic horsepower. For decades, these cars weren’t merely transportation they were cultural icons, muscle-bound symbols of rebellion and grit. Their farewell marked more than just the end of a powertrain; it stirred nostalgia for the golden age of American muscle. But Dodge wasn’t done. With the arrival of the all-electric Charger Daytona, the brand isn’t burying the muscle car it’s reinventing it. With cutting-edge performance, retro-inspired styling, and a guttural growl via a first-of-its-kind chambered exhaust, the new Daytona proves that the spirit of American muscle lives on to roar another day.
The Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack (shown in Bludicrous) and Dodge Charger Daytona R/T (shown in Peel Out) represent the first–ever all-electric vehicles from the Dodge brand.
A battery-powered muscle car might be a difficult concept for petrol-hungry enthusiasts to digest, thus Dodge didn’t skimp on might. The higher of the two trims, the 690-horsepower Scat Pack, rockets from 0-60 two tenths of a second faster than the legendary Charger Hellcat Redeye,
taking the crown as the quickest machine in American muscle. (Its less powerful sibling, the Daytona R/T, still boasts an appetizing 456 standard ponies, with an additional 40 on tap via a Power Shot button on the steering column). Both variants are fed by a 93.9-kWh battery that powers front and rear electric motors, yielding a 308-mile total range on the R/T and 241 on the Scat Pack. A slate of racing goodies dials up the thrill-o-meter: Launch Control maximizes lightningfast off-the-line acceleration from a standstill, while Race Prep optimizes battery temperature for both drag and track racing. Though the Daytona is equipped with standard all-wheel drive, a Charger-first Donut/Drift Mode disengages stability systems and sends torque to the rear wheels so pilots can spin and slide with finesse. The Daytona starts at $61,590 for the R/T and tops out around $75,000 for the Scat Pack.
All-new Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, shown in Redeye exterior color.
IN AN ODE TO ITS BROTHERS OF YORE, specifically the 1968 Charger, the Daytona’s retro design reflects the golden era of the muscle car: hard lines, sharp angles, a broad stance, and a widebody frame.
INTERIOR UPGRADES include heated and ventilated performance seats in Nappa leather and suede, an 18-speaker Alpine Audio System with a 10-inch subwoofer, and a head-up display.
SILENCE? NOT ON DODGE’S WATCH. Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust is a performance sound system that gives the battery-powered Charger a muscle car roar via amplifiers, tuned pipes, and chambers that push sound out through physical air movement. Sound is tied to throttle input and vehicle dynamics, so it rises, rumbles, and even “downshifts” like a real engine.
SET THE PERFECT VIBE with Attitude Adjustment Lighting, a 64-color ambient cabin lighting system that wraps 270 degrees around the interior. The lights react to different events, like the doors opening or drive mode changes.
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