The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack proves that an electric muscle car does not have to be quiet, slow or boring. With 670 horsepower, all-wheel drive and a claimed 0-60 mph time of just 3.3 seconds, this Charger brings serious performance to the electric era.
It is also a major change for Dodge fans. Instead of the familiar V8 soundtrack, the Daytona Scat Pack uses a dual-motor electric setup and delivers its power instantly. The result is one of the most unusual Chargers Dodge has ever built.
670 Horsepower Makes This Charger Seriously Quick
The numbers are the first thing that stand out. Dodge rates the 2026 Charger Daytona Scat Pack at 670 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. The company targets a 3.3-second 0-60 mph run and an 11.5-second quarter mile.
That level of acceleration puts the electric Charger firmly into high-performance territory. There is no need to wait for an engine to build revs or a turbocharger to reach boost. Electric motors can deliver their power very quickly, which gives the Charger a strong launch.
| Specification | 2026 Charger Daytona Scat Pack |
|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft |
| Drive system | All-wheel drive |
| Motors | Dual electric motors |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3 seconds targeted |
| Quarter mile | 11.5 seconds targeted |
| Battery | Approximately 100 kWh |
| Electric range | More than 265 miles |
The figures make one thing clear: Dodge did not create the Daytona Scat Pack simply to make an electric Charger. It was designed to remain a serious performance car.
The Electric Powertrain Changes the Muscle-Car Formula
The Daytona Scat Pack uses a 400-volt dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. Dodge also uses a mechanical limited-slip rear differential as part of the performance setup.
This is very different from the traditional rear-wheel-drive V8 muscle cars that made the Charger name famous.
Instead of a large engine sending power through a traditional transmission, the Daytona uses electric motors to provide immediate acceleration. The all-wheel-drive system also helps put that power onto the road.
The biggest change is the way the car delivers performance. A gasoline muscle car builds its power as the engine climbs through its rev range. The electric Charger can hit hard almost immediately.
The Battery Gives It More Than Just Straight-Line Speed
A high-performance electric car needs a large battery, and the Charger Daytona Scat Pack has one. Dodge says the Daytona Scat Pack has more than 265 miles of all-electric driving range. The battery weighs about 1,350 pounds.
That battery adds a lot of weight, and this is one of the compromises of the electric Charger. MotorTrend tested a Daytona Scat Pack and recorded a curb weight of 5,938 pounds.
So while the car is extremely quick, it is not a lightweight sports car. It is a large and heavy performance machine that uses electric power to overcome much of that weight when accelerating.
How Fast Is It in the Real World?
Dodge’s official 0-60 mph target is 3.3 seconds. Independent testing has shown that the number is realistic. MotorTrend recorded 3.3 seconds to 60 mph with a four-door Daytona Scat Pack. Its test car also completed the quarter mile in 11.7 seconds at 119.1 mph.
That is an important result because it shows that the Daytona is not relying only on impressive factory numbers.
The car also performed strongly under braking and cornering tests. MotorTrend recorded a 60-0 mph braking distance of 104 feet and 0.97 g of lateral acceleration.
These results show that the Daytona Scat Pack is not simply built for straight-line launches. Dodge has worked to give it a broader performance range.
The Charger Still Looks Like a Muscle Car
Dodge has not turned the Charger into a generic electric sedan. The exterior keeps the long, aggressive shape that people associate with the Charger name.
The front design is especially important because it gives the Daytona a strong visual connection with earlier Chargers. The wide body, low roofline and large wheels make it look much more serious than a normal family EV.
Dodge also offers performance-focused appearance options. For 2026, the company lists several exterior colors and continues to offer packages that change the look of the car.
The result is an EV that still looks like it belongs in the Dodge lineup.
The Interior Mixes Modern Technology With Muscle-Car Style
Inside, the Charger takes a different approach from many traditional muscle cars. The cabin combines large digital displays with a driver-focused layout.
The technology is there, but Dodge has tried to keep some of the character expected from a performance car. The overall design does not feel like a simple electric vehicle interior with a Charger badge added afterward.
The Charger is also available as both a two-door and four-door model. Dodge’s 2026 lineup includes Daytona Scat Pack versions in both body styles, giving buyers more choice.
The Sound Is One of the Biggest Changes
For traditional Dodge fans, the biggest question may not be about horsepower. It may be about sound.
The Daytona Scat Pack does not have the deep V8 exhaust note that defined earlier high-performance Chargers. Instead, Dodge has developed an artificial performance sound system called Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust.
The goal is to give the electric Charger some of the emotional feedback people expect from a muscle car. Whether that feels natural will depend heavily on the driver.
This is one area where the electric Charger cannot completely replace the experience of a V8-powered muscle car. The acceleration can be faster, but the mechanical sound and vibration are fundamentally different.
Range and Charging Are the Main Trade-Offs
Performance is impressive, but electric muscle-car ownership also means thinking about charging.
The Daytona Scat Pack has an EPA-rated range of more than 265 miles according to Dodge’s current information. Real-world range can vary with weather, speed, driving style and other conditions.
MotorTrend’s testing also showed why highway driving can reduce the practical range of a performance EV. Its test vehicle achieved 190 miles of 70-mph road-trip range and gained 74 miles of range during a 15-minute fast-charge session.
That means the Daytona can work for longer trips, but drivers need to plan charging more carefully than they would with a gasoline Charger.
What Does the 2026 Daytona Scat Pack Cost?
The 2026 Charger lineup includes several versions, and the all-electric Daytona Scat Pack starts at $59,995 before additional options and charges. The Daytona Scat Pack Plus starts at $64,990.
That puts the electric Scat Pack in a very different part of the market from the previous generation’s V8 muscle cars.
| Model | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|
| Charger Daytona Scat Pack 2-Door | $59,995 |
| Charger Daytona Scat Pack Plus 2-Door | $64,990 |
| Charger Scat Pack 2-Door | $54,995 |
| Charger Scat Pack 4-Door | $56,995 |
Prices can change with options, packages, destination charges and other fees, so the starting MSRP should not be treated as the final purchase price.
Dodge Is Now Offering Gas Power Too
One of the most interesting things about the 2026 Charger lineup is that buyers are no longer limited to electric power.
Dodge has brought the Sixpack inline-six engine into the Charger range. The Scat Pack version of the 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six produces up to 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque.
That gives traditional muscle-car buyers another choice.
The electric Daytona is much quicker to 60 mph according to Dodge’s figures, while the gasoline version provides the engine sound, fuel stops and driving character that many muscle-car fans still want.
Is the Electric Charger Really a Muscle Car?
That depends on how you define a muscle car.
If the definition is simply a powerful American performance car with aggressive styling and huge acceleration, the Daytona Scat Pack clearly qualifies.
If a muscle car must have a large gasoline engine and a loud exhaust, the electric Charger will feel completely different.
Dodge appears to be betting that the name, shape, performance and attitude matter just as much as the engine type. The Daytona Scat Pack is therefore less about replacing the old Charger exactly and more about changing what a modern Charger can be.
Verdict
The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack is one of the boldest electric performance cars to carry a traditional American muscle-car name. Its 670 horsepower, 627 lb-ft of torque, standard all-wheel drive and 3.3-second claimed 0-60 mph time make it genuinely quick.
Its biggest strengths are brutal acceleration, distinctive styling and a performance-focused electric powertrain. Its biggest compromises are weight, charging requirements and the loss of the traditional V8 sound.
Dodge has also made the decision more interesting by offering the Charger with gasoline power again. That means buyers can choose between the instant performance of the Daytona EV and the familiar character of the Sixpack-powered Charger.
The crazy part is not simply that Dodge built an electric Charger. It is that Dodge managed to make an electric muscle car that still looks, feels and performs like a Charger.
