2026 Dodge Charger Daytona EV: Manahawkin Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Charger Daytona EV
The Charger Daytona EV is Dodge's all-electric take on the Charger, sold alongside the gas Sixpack car as its own model line, not a trim of it. Two trims are offered for 2026: Scat Pack, with dual electric motors making 630 hp standard (670 hp with a 10-second PowerShot overboost) and up to 267 miles of EPA-certified range, starting around $59,995; and Scat Pack Plus, the same powertrain with a comfort package added, starting around $64,990. A third trim, the R/T EV, was planned but got pushed off the 2026 lineup over tariff issues — it isn't currently for sale. Both Daytona EV trims come standard with AWD and Dodge's synthetic Fratzonic exhaust, which pipes an engine-like sound through speakers since there's no engine to make one. Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, on Route 72, can walk you through what ownership and home charging actually look like on the Jersey Shore.
630 horsepower, zero gas stations
Numbers first, because they're genuinely impressive: the Daytona EV Scat Pack's dual-motor setup makes 630 hp and 627 lb-ft standard, and Dodge's PowerShot feature bumps that to 670 hp for roughly 10-second bursts — enough for a quarter-mile in the mid-11s, by Dodge's figures. That puts it solidly in the same performance conversation as the gas Scat Pack, just delivered through electric motors instead of a turbocharged six. Range is the number that actually varies the most by configuration: the standard 305-section tire is EPA-certified for 267 miles, while the wider 325-section Track Pack tires (available in all-season or summer compound) trade some of that range away for grip — 241 miles on the all-season version, 223 on the summer tires. If daily range matters more than lap times to you, the standard tire is the one to spec.
Battery capacity is reported a little inconsistently across sources — roughly 100.5 kWh total, with about 93.9 kWh usable — but the practical number that matters is the EPA range figure for whichever tire package you're actually buying. On 240V home charging, expect roughly 10 hours for a full charge; on a 350-kW DC fast charger, Dodge cites about 32.5 minutes to go from 5% to 80%, though that's dependent on the charger and conditions, not an EPA-verified figure.
Scat Pack vs. Scat Pack Plus: same motors, more comfort
As with the gas Charger, "Plus" here means feature package, not power upgrade. Scat Pack Plus carries the identical 630/670-hp dual-motor setup and adds Head-Up Display, a 360-degree surround-view camera, an upgraded 16-inch digital driver display, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, wireless charging, and navigation for roughly $4,995 more. One honest note on the Scat Pack Plus's exact starting price: at the time of this writing it hasn't been published as a single clean number by every source, so treat the roughly-$64,990 figure as an estimate and confirm current pricing directly with the dealer before you commit to a configuration.
Living with an EV on the Jersey Shore
Southern Ocean County's shore towns and causeway commutes are actually a reasonable proving ground for an EV: most trips between Manahawkin, Stafford Township, and the LBI beaches are well within range even on a single charge, and cold winter mornings — which do reduce EV range across the board, not just on the Daytona EV — are less of an issue here than in colder inland climates. The trade-off worth thinking through honestly is charging infrastructure on longer trips off the island; home 240V charging covers most daily use, but a fast-charging plan matters if you're regularly driving further than the Route 72 corridor.
The Fratzonic exhaust deserves a mention because it surprises people the first time they hear it — Dodge built genuine speaker-driven sound generation into the car specifically so the Daytona EV doesn't feel silent and anonymous the way a lot of performance EVs do. It's not for everyone, but it's a deliberate choice, not a gimmick tacked on at the last minute.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dodge discontinuing the Charger Daytona EV?
No — the Daytona EV continues for 2026 with the Scat Pack and Scat Pack Plus trims. What was dropped is specifically the R/T EV trim, postponed due to tariff policy on Canadian-built components, not the Daytona EV line itself.
How far can the Charger Daytona EV go on a full charge?
Up to 267 miles, EPA-certified, on the standard 305-section tire. Choosing the wider Track Pack tires for extra grip reduces that to 241 miles (all-season) or 223 miles (summer compound) — a real trade-off between range and cornering grip worth discussing with your salesperson based on how you'll actually drive it.
Is the Daytona EV faster than a gas Scat Pack?
They're close, and which one is "faster" depends on the measure. The Daytona EV's PowerShot mode and instant electric torque make for a very quick 0-60 and quarter-mile, competitive with the gas Scat Pack's numbers — but they're different driving experiences (silent-except-for-Fratzonic electric torque versus a turbocharged six with real exhaust note), and most buyers pick based on that feel as much as the stopwatch.
What happened to the Daytona R/T EV?
It was postponed for the 2026 model year due to U.S. tariff policy affecting Canadian-built components, according to Dodge. Only the Scat Pack and Scat Pack Plus are currently offered on the Daytona EV; a future return of the R/T EV hasn't been confirmed.
The bottom line
The Charger Daytona EV is Dodge's proof that "electric" and "muscle car" aren't opposites — 630-plus horsepower, real range numbers, and a synthetic exhaust note that keeps it from feeling clinical. It's a genuinely different ownership experience than the gas Charger, and Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on Route 72 is a good place to compare the two side by side before deciding.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,995 destination charge plus New Jersey sales tax (6.625%), title, registration, and dealer-installed equipment; the dealer sets the actual selling price. The Scat Pack Plus starting price shown is an estimate pending confirmed published pricing — verify with the dealer. EPA range and charging figures are estimates and vary by configuration, tire package, temperature, and charging equipment. Equipment, packaging, and availability can vary with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs and pricing with Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram before purchase.