2026 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack: Manahawkin Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack
The Scat Pack is the entry point into the all-electric Charger lineup, and "entry point" undersells it: $59,995 MSRP for the two-door (add $2,000 for four doors) buys 630 horsepower, 670 with Power Shot, dual-motor all-wheel drive, a 3.3-second 0-60 in Drag Mode, and up to 267 miles of EPA-rated range. Standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch digital cluster, the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust that gives an EV a V8-style soundtrack, and three-mode regenerative braking you adjust with the paddles. Nothing about the drivetrain changes if you step up to Scat Pack Plus, that trim buys comfort features, not speed. For a shopper who wants the full performance experience without paying for a bigger stereo, Scat Pack is the rational buy, and Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram keeps it on the lot.
What "base trim" means when the base trim has 630 horsepower
Most car lineups save the good engine for an upper trim. Dodge didn't do that here. Scat Pack and Scat Pack Plus share the exact same dual-motor powertrain, 630 hp and 627 lb-ft standard, 670 hp for ten-second bursts when you tap Power Shot, all-wheel drive as the only configuration offered. That's a deliberate choice, and it means a Scat Pack buyer isn't settling for less car, they're settling for a smaller stereo. The 3.3-second run to 60 in Drag Mode and the mid-11-second quarter mile are identical on both trims.
What you get standard is thorough: a 12.3-inch center touchscreen running wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster (a 16-inch version is available), 20-inch wheels, and the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, a subwoofer under the rear bumper that pipes in a synthetic exhaust note tuned to sound like a V8, loud enough that neighbors won't clock it as electric at a stoplight. Three-mode regenerative braking lets you dial in how aggressively the car slows itself when you lift off the accelerator, adjustable through the paddle shifters.
What Scat Pack Plus adds, and what it doesn't
The $5,000 jump to Scat Pack Plus buys an 18-speaker Alpine premium audio system in place of the standard nine-speaker setup, a wireless phone charging pad, 64-color interior ambient lighting Dodge calls Attitude Adjustment, proximity-based welcome lighting, and an available head-up display. It does not buy more horsepower, better range, or a faster car. If none of that comfort list moves you, keeping the Scat Pack and banking the difference is the honest math.
One thing worth knowing before you configure: the optional Track Pack, competition-tuned suspension and staggered summer performance tires, is available on Scat Pack too, and it trades EPA range down to roughly 223 miles in exchange for real grip. Order the standard 20-inch wheels instead and the range estimate climbs back to 267 miles. It's worth deciding upfront whether you're chasing lap times or road-trip range, because the tire choice moves the number more than the trim does.
What buyers say
Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram's Google reviews run 4.7 stars across more than 2,100 ratings, and the Charger nameplate, including the Scat Pack specifically, shows up in them regularly. Shawn Parrott's review describes trading up from a stolen Scat Pack to a new Dodge at this store: "My salesman NICK was great. He was very attentive... The price was great, the cheapest in the country and car was still practically brand new. The whole team was great." Jim Pl6, a repeat buyer, kept it short: "4th car i have bought from manahawkin dodge. A great charger. Jim Pluchino was fantastic."
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 2026 Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack cost?
$59,995 MSRP for the two-door coupe, $61,995 for the four-door, before the $1,995 destination charge, New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax, and registration. The pricing & leasing guide walks through the full out-the-door math and the recent $5,000 price cut.
Is Scat Pack slower than Scat Pack Plus?
No. Both trims share the identical 630-hp/670-hp Power Shot powertrain and the same 3.3-second 0-60 in Drag Mode. Scat Pack Plus adds comfort and tech equipment, not performance.
What's the range on a Scat Pack?
Up to 267 miles EPA-rated on the standard 20-inch wheels. Adding the optional Track Pack's staggered summer tires drops that to roughly 223 miles in exchange for track-oriented grip.
Does the Scat Pack really sound like a gas muscle car?
It's engineered to. The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust is a real subwoofer-driven sound system tuned to mimic a V8, up to 126 decibels, and it's standard equipment on every Charger Daytona EV, not an option exclusive to one trim.
Can I test drive a Scat Pack near LBI?
Yes, at Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on Route 72. If the stereo and lighting upgrades on Scat Pack Plus interest you, ask to drive both back to back, the powertrain feels identical either way.
The bottom line
Scat Pack is proof Dodge didn't build a stripped-down EV to sell people up from. Full power, full all-wheel-drive grip, the exhaust theater, and a genuinely quick car for under $60,000 before incentives. What you're skipping is a bigger stereo and some interior lighting, not a better driving experience.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,995 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed equipment; the dealer sets the actual selling price. EPA range figures vary by wheel/tire configuration and equipped packages; real-world range depends on driving conditions, temperature, and charging habits. Equipment and availability can shift with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.