For decades, the Dodge Charger has been synonymous with thunder. The roar of a HEMI V8, the tire smoke, the unapologetic muscle — it’s been the definition of American performance. But now, in 2026, that roar comes not from pistons and gasoline, but from electrons and speakers. The HEMI is dead. The future is electric. And the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack is leading the charge.
The question is: can an electric car ever truly be a Charger? Dodge thinks so — and they’ve built a 670-horsepower argument to prove it.
The Electric Muscle Car Revolution
This is the new king of the Charger lineup — the first all-electric production muscle car from Dodge. Beneath its familiar, aggressive lines lies a cutting-edge dual-motor setup delivering 670 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels.
That’s right: all-wheel drive. The Charger, long known for its rear-drive burnouts and straight-line fury, has evolved into a traction-grabbing, corner-carving monster. And the results are staggering. Dodge claims a 0–60 mph time of just 3.3 seconds and a quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds — numbers that not only eclipse the V8 Scat Pack but even edge out the Hellcat Redeye off the line.
This isn’t a muscle car pretending to be fast. It is fast — blisteringly, brutally, instantaneously fast.
The Feel Factor: Can EVs Have Soul?
Dodge knew from the start that pure speed wasn’t enough. Muscle cars have always been about emotion — the sound, the vibration, the connection between man and machine. To capture that, Dodge engineered two features that might just redefine what “muscle” means in the electric era.
First, there’s the PowerShot. It’s a button on the steering wheel that unleashes an extra 40 horsepower boost on demand. Think of it like hitting NOS in Fast & Furious — except it’s electric. Press it, and the Charger delivers an instant surge of torque for those quick bursts of highway dominance or quarter-mile showdowns.
Then comes the wildest feature of all: the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust.
This isn’t your typical EV speaker gimmick. It’s a 126-decibel active sound system that uses air movement through chambers to create a physical, visceral roar — one that evolves with throttle input and vehicle load. It’s not just sound — it’s feel. Dodge says it’s the world’s first “authentic performance exhaust for an EV,” and from early impressions, it might actually live up to the claim.
You can rev it, you can roar it, and you can even do donuts and drifts. Yes — the Charger Daytona has dedicated Donut Mode and Drift Mode, because Dodge knows exactly who their audience is.
Design: The Past Reimagined for the Future
Visually, the Daytona Scat Pack channels the classic muscle car DNA with a modern twist. The proportions scream Charger — wide stance, long hood, short deck — but everything is more sculpted, more futuristic.
Up front, Dodge has reintroduced the R-Wing, a throwback aerodynamic bridge inspired by classic Daytona racing cars. It’s not just for nostalgia; it actively improves airflow and downforce. The lighting is razor-sharp and modern, yet still unmistakably Dodge.
Inside, the transformation continues. The cockpit feels more fighter jet than family sedan, with digital displays, ambient lighting, and performance-oriented controls. But even with all the tech, Dodge has retained the driver-focused simplicity that defined its earlier muscle cars. It’s a space where heritage meets high voltage.
Powertrain and Platform
The Charger Daytona Scat Pack rides on Stellantis’s new STLA Large platform, specifically engineered for performance EVs. Its battery pack and electric drive units are designed to deliver both blistering acceleration and everyday usability.
While Dodge hasn’t confirmed final battery specs, early reports suggest ranges in the 260–300 mile window — impressive given the performance numbers. The all-wheel-drive system manages torque distribution intelligently, giving the Charger the traction of a rally car with the soul of a drag racer.
And thanks to 800-volt fast-charging architecture, owners will be able to juice up quickly and get back to terrorizing the asphalt in minutes instead of hours.
Goodbye Gas, Hello e-Muscle
This isn’t just a car — it’s a statement. Dodge is betting that enthusiasts won’t care what’s under the hood as long as it delivers the same thrill. And on paper, it does exactly that.
But here’s the key: the 2026 Charger Daytona Scat Pack doesn’t try to be a Tesla Plaid or a Lucid Air Sapphire. It doesn’t chase sterile, silent speed. It embraces drama. It’s heavy, loud (in its own way), and styled with pure attitude. In other words, it’s still a Dodge.
Some purists will never accept an electric Charger — no matter how fast it is. And that’s fine. But for those willing to step into the next era of muscle, the Daytona Scat Pack offers something few EVs can: character.
The Verdict: The Soul of Muscle, Electrified
The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack isn’t trying to replace the HEMI — it’s reimagining it. Instead of pistons and gasoline, it uses electrons and sound waves to deliver that same gut-punching emotion.
It’s brutally quick, gloriously loud, and unapologetically bold. Dodge hasn’t just built an electric car; they’ve built an e-Muscle car — a machine designed to make you feel something again in a world of silent EVs.
Whether you think it’s heresy or heroism, one thing’s for sure: the muscle car isn’t dead. It’s just been recharged.
