Charger

Charger

By Doug Clayton, EVGrok Staff Writer

The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona continues to redefine American muscle by pairing classic aggressive styling with a fully electric powertrain. Built on the STLA Large platform, this heavy-hitting EV is available in both two-door coupe and four-door sedan configurations. It retains the iconic wide stance and imposing front fascia of its predecessors while introducing aerodynamic enhancements like the R-Wing pass-through to improve efficiency and downforce.

Performance remains the central focus for the Charger Daytona, with the top-tier Scat Pack delivering up to 670 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque when equipped with the Direct Connection Stage 2 upgrade. This allows the heavy coupe to sprint from zero to sixty in just 3.3 seconds. To ensure it sounds the part, Dodge includes the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system, which generates a synthetic roar that rivals the decibel levels of the outgoing supercharged Hellcat V8.

Power is drawn from a 100.5 kWh battery pack that provides an estimated 317 miles of range in the R/T trim and 260 miles in the high-performance Scat Pack. The 400-volt electrical architecture supports DC fast charging speeds up to 183 kW, allowing the battery to recharge from 20 to 80 percent in under 30 minutes. Inside, the cabin features a driver-centric layout with a 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, a pistol-grip shifter, and a practical hatchback design that significantly increases cargo versatility.