The Dodge Charger was introduced in 1966 as competition for the wildly successful Ford Mustang. Sixty years and eight generations later, the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona is electrified and available as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan.

Dodge proclaims the Charger Daytona as “THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL MUSCLE CAR.” In Scat Pack trim, the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive EV produces 670 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque with “PowerShot” engaged.

Charger Daytona First Impression

Dodge nailed the vehicle’s design and the Charger was often admired. Three men at a grocery store took pictures and we had a lively conversation. I asked, “Have you ever heard the sound it makes?” When they said no, I offered to demonstrate.

I wondered if enthusiasts would think less of the Charger as an electric car. Surprisingly, admirers already knew. I hopped in, selected the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust option in Sport mode and pressed the start button. Before I could finish, more young men approached and asking, “What’s this?” The Charger Daytona roared and prompted laughs and nods of approval. Several men recorded with their cell phones.

There’s a distinct resemblance to the previous Charger models. The spoiler integrated into the front clip is bold and announces the Daytona’s stock car roots and performance aspirations.

Charger Daytona On the Road

The Charger Daytona is a beast. It’s fast, agile and can accelerate from 0-to-60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds and the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds at 120 mph. “PowerShot” is a steering wheel button-activated feature that adds to the fun by adding a 40-horsepower boost – it’s the EV equivalent of a nitrous shot.

The Daytona weighs 5,994 pounds, but Dodge masks its heft well. The Track Package adds staggered 20×11-inch front wheels (305/35ZR20 tires) and 20×11.5-inch rear wheels (325/35ZR20 tires) wrapped in Goodyear Eagle Sport all-season rubber. An active damper suspension and high-performance Brembo brakes — 6-piston front, 4-piston rear and massive 16-inch vented rotors — enhance responsiveness.
Steering is slightly heavy, on par with the Mustang GT. But it’s lighter and more precise than the recently tested Chevy Blazer EV SS AWD.

Dodge encourages hooning with multiple performance drive modes, including Track mode, Drag mode, Drift mode and even a Donut mode. Replacment tires will be needed often. 
The Daytona Scat-Pack Track Package is as thrilling to drive as it looks.

Charger Daytona Range and Charging

The EPA estimates 241 miles of range for the Charger Daytona Scat-Pack Track package. Using about 60 percent of the battery yielded around 150 miles. I averaged 2.1 miles per kWh, comparable to the Cadillac Lyriq-V, but less efficient than the Tesla Model Y Performance or Lucid Air GT.

The Daytona charges quickly. It uses an 800-volt architecture and supports 183-kilowatt DC fast charging. On one occasion, I achieved a charge rate just over 200 kWh, but usually it was around 150 kWh. Charging from about 20 to 80 percent takes roughly 30 minutes.

Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust

I was skeptical of electric cars producing artificial internal-combustion-engine sounds. But that’s not exactly what Dodge is doing. The exhaust sounds are produced by a system of tubes, transducers and passive radiators. They generate a deep rumble that responds to throttle and braking inputs, reaching 126 decibels. It’s not a speaker system making artificial noises. The exhaust sounds are matched to the Daytona’s drive modes, producing an appropriate sound for every driving situation.

Watching onlookers react to the vehicle gave me a new appreciation for the Daytona’s sound. People love it—they aren’t critical like with AI-created imagery; instead, they think it’s cool. Just as the vehicle’s styling evokes emotion, so does the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust. If it works, it works. How can you argue?

The vehicle is also equipped with a “Stealth” mode that silences it to luxury-car quiet, which I prefer for long drives. The sound effects become tiresome during extended trips. However, when showing off the Charger Daytona, I quickly switch back to the Chambered Exhaust in Drive Theme mode.

Charger Daytona Interior and Comfort

Dodge has upgraded its interiors, the leather and Alcantara-trimmed upholstery, dashboard and headliner look upscale. The Charger Daytona is trimmed like an expensive sports car.

Front interior is spacious, but rear seating is tight. Ingress and egress are easy.

The sport seats include a pass-through to permit five-point seatbelts. They’re comfortable, heated and ventilated and hold occupants in place without squeezing Front seats are 12-way powered with four-way power-adjustable lumbar and power-adjustable thigh support.

The wraparound ambient lighting looks high-tech and appealing.

Charger Daytona Foibles

On one occasion, while the vehicle was running, the instrument panel and heads-up display went blank. It resulted in a nerve-racking drive home since I didn’t know my speed or how much energy/range remained.

After returning to my shop and consulting forums, I disconnected the 12-volt battery for 20 minutes. Upon reconnection, the instrument panel and HUD were restored, although the process triggered the service EV propulsion unit warning several times before normal operation resumed.

Many modern cars have quirks. I occasionally disconnect the battery on my sixth generation Chevy Camaro to fix an infotainment glitch. Still, it’s disappointing to lose the instruments in a new car, with the only solution being a battery disconnect.

The Charger Daytona Verdict

Everyone who admired the Charger Daytona asked about its price. The MSRP is $61,995, the reviewed price $70,375. No one objected; several onlookers called it a good value.

Given the performance stats and “wow factor,” the price seems on target. The Charger Daytona Scat Pack Track Package is compelling. It’s is also available in ICE form with the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo six-cylinder engine. The high-output version available in the Scat-Pack produces 550 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque.

Whichever your fuel preference, coupe or sedan, there’s an appropriate Charger. I enjoyed my week with the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Track Package. It looks great, especially in “Bludicrous” Blue—a bold, iridescent color worth the $695 premium. 

It earned my recommendation and I would be a proud owner.

Visit: https://www.dodge.com/charger.html

_{Cover photo: 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Track Package sedan, shown in “Bludicrous” Blue – Photo copyright © John Berg 2026}