Dodge’s electric muscle experiment just took a sharp—and expensive—turn. The 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack is officially here, and while it brings a massive upgrade in charging capability with native Tesla Supercharger access, it also arrives with a sticker shock that’s impossible to ignore. Starting at $72,495 before destination, the Daytona now costs roughly $12,000 more than last year’s entry point, raising a serious question: is this still muscle for the people, or has Dodge gone full premium?
Let’s break down what changed, what stayed wild, and whether this price hike makes sense.
One Trim to Rule Them All: Scat Pack Only
For 2027, Dodge made a bold decision: the entry-level R/T is gone. The Daytona lineup is now Scat Pack only, positioning the EV Charger as a flagship rather than a gateway model.
That means every 2027 Daytona comes loaded with:
- Dual electric motors
- Standard all-wheel drive
- 630 horsepower, with 670 hp via PowerShot
- 627 lb-ft of instant torque
This setup launches the Daytona to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds—numbers that not only rival but often beat outgoing Hellcat models thanks to flawless AWD traction.
This isn’t a soft transition into electrification. Dodge is all-in on brute force.
Native Tesla Supercharger Access: The Biggest Upgrade
The headline feature for 2027 is the move to a native NACS (North American Charging Standard) port, giving the Charger Daytona direct access to over 25,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America.
That single change solves one of the biggest EV pain points:
- No more unreliable third-party chargers
- Faster, more consistent charging on road trips
- Seamless integration into the largest charging network in the U.S.
Dodge even includes a free J1772-to-NACS adapter, ensuring compatibility with non-Tesla infrastructure.
For buyers planning to daily-drive or road-trip their electric muscle car, this is a huge quality-of-life improvement—and a big part of why Dodge justifies the higher price.
Performance Still Comes First (And Always Will)
Despite the charging upgrade and premium positioning, Dodge didn’t dial back the insanity. The 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack still delivers the brand’s signature attitude.
Performance features include:
- Launch Control
- Drift Mode
- Donut Mode
- Track-tuned AWD system
- PowerShot burst for short-term power boosts
And yes—the controversial Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust remains. Love it or hate it, Dodge doubled down on giving the electric Charger an aggressive, theatrical presence that no other EV muscle car even attempts.
This isn’t a quiet commuter EV. It’s loud, dramatic, and intentionally unfiltered.
Breaking Down the Price Hike
Here’s where opinions split.
- 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack MSRP: $72,495
- Four-door sedan: +$500
- Destination: ~$2,000
- Real-world price before taxes: Mid-$70K range
That’s a major jump from the roughly $60,000 base pricing of the earlier Daytona variants. Dodge’s explanation is simple:
The Charger Daytona is no longer an entry-level EV—it’s the halo electric muscle car.
By eliminating the R/T and bundling performance, tech, and charging upgrades into one trim, Dodge repositioned the Daytona as a premium performance flagship rather than a volume seller.
Is It Still a Muscle Car? Or a Luxury EV Now?
This is the core debate.
On one hand:
- It’s the quickest production muscle car ever built
- Faster than many Hellcats in real-world launches
- Delivers unmatched AWD electric torque
- Now has best-in-class charging access
On the other hand:
- Pricing pushes it into luxury EV territory
- No affordable electric Charger option remains
- Buyers cross-shopping may consider performance EVs from Tesla, BMW, or Porsche
Dodge clearly chose exclusivity and performance over accessibility—a risky move, but one that aligns with the brand’s defiant DNA.
Final Verdict: Worth It or Not?
If you’re buying purely on performance and daily usability, the 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack makes a strong case. It’s brutally fast, visually aggressive, and finally road-trip friendly thanks to Tesla Superchargers.
But if you were hoping electric muscle would stay affordable, this price jump stings.
The Daytona didn’t just get better—it got upmarket.
