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TESTED: Dodge Charger Daytona EV | Does the Fully Electric Charger Live Up to Its Legacy?

2025-02-28 Autos & Vehicles
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The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona has finally arrived at the Edmunds test track in all its EV glory. Gone is the old car’s thunderous V8, replaced by an electric powertrain and a (very loud) simulated exhaust note. The new Charger is certainly much more modern than its ancient predecessor, but can it truly live up to its muscle car legacy? In this video, Edmunds’ Brian Wong puts the Charger Daytona Scat Pack to the test at our track as we gather data on its performance figures and find out what it’s like to drive. 00:00 Intro 00:54 Key-Up Run 01:37 Max Settings Run 02:34 Optimized Run 03:13 0-60 Results 04:03 Quarter Mile and Power 04:26 Weight 04:56 The Charger is Huge 05:13 Braking 05:49 Skidpad 06:09 Brakes 06:24 Fratzonic Simulated V8 Sound 07:19 Volume Test 08:09 Edmunds EV Range Test 09:04 Driving Impressions 12:57 Edmunds' Take 13:59 Conclusion Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@itgoesfast2722 2025-02-28

I literally laughed out loud at the 86,000 price...

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@Hrspowr 2025-02-28

Wow this will go down in automotive history as the greatest example of ignoring your customer base.

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@That_Mahi_Mahi 2025-02-28

“Due to failure in sales, the gas version will soon be released”

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@JSmooVE3990 2025-02-28

The price is so insane.

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@Hrspowr 2025-02-28

Just the feature I wanted on my muscle car: outdoor speakers

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@DS22723 2025-02-28

Suddenly new S650 Mustang prices looks cheap compare to this... And it came with a real V8...

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@edmundscars 2025-02-28

Dodge’s first crack at a new breed of muscle car leaves us with more questions than answers despite its impressive test figures. It turns out that drama and soul might be more important than speed. Does the Charger Daytona’s sound and look still have that old-school appeal to you? Let us know in the comments below!

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@hazwell6811 2025-05-27

I had one of these pull up at a red light next to me the other day and I swear this thing teleported half a mile in blink of the eyes.

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@ricksand6477 2025-03-09

Thank you for the most comprehensive review of this car that I've seen so far. Great practical measuring of its performance in a way that makes sense from a street perspective. As to your conclusions, well - OK. I haven't had the pleasure to drive one of these yet. I have crawled all over one at the dealership, though. Color me impressed. This new Charger Daytona has a look and a presence in person that will blow people away. It's big. It's brash and yet sophisticated at the same time. It is a cruiser and a straight line howitzer from stop light to stop light. Attempting to carve corners in a 3 ton, 18 foot long car just isn't what these are about. I have to say that the development engineering utilized to produce this car - available in electric and gasoline powered versions that seat 4 comfortably and a huge hatch with space to carry everybody's stuff - and still look the way it does is one hell of a job well done! As to the price, well, welcome to 2025. People also line up to pay North of a hundred grand for giant pickup trucks the size of small buildings that never carry anything heavier than groceries. Thanks again!

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@pureniku 2025-11-10

Despite all of the backlash & people calling it trash. I gotta say this car is starting to grow on me ngl 😭 a crazy thing to say but that’s how I feel.

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