2026 Dodge Charger

Dodge Charger Daytona Research and Review

The Dodge Charger Daytona is the next chapter in one of American performance culture's most storied nameplates — reimagined as an electric muscle car that refuses to apologize for the transition. For Antioch, IL and Lake County buyers who grew up with the sound and feel of American V8 muscle, Dodge has addressed the EV performance objection head-on: the Charger Daytona uses a patented Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system to generate a visceral, exhaust-like sound at up to 126 dB — louder than a Hellcat — because Dodge understood that muscle car character is not negotiable. The Charger Daytona delivers 496 horsepower in the standard configuration and up to 670 horsepower in the Scat Pack AWD — with instant electric torque delivery that makes 0-60 mph performance figures that would have been supercar territory a decade ago. Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram carries the Dodge Charger Daytona at our Rt. 173 location.

The Charger Daytona's two-door fastback body is the Charger design statement for the electric era — a genuinely aggressive profile that reads as a Dodge at every angle. Browse our Charger Daytona inventory and apply for financing online.

• Standard Charger Daytona: 496 hp rear-wheel drive — electric muscle car performance.
• Scat Pack AWD: 670 hp — 0-60 mph in under 3.3 seconds, faster than a Hellcat Redeye.
• Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust — patented sound system producing up to 126 dB exhaust note.
• PowerShot on-demand boost — temporary 40 hp increase available at driver command.

Charger Daytona Performance: Standard vs Scat Pack

The standard Charger Daytona is powered by Dodge's STLA Large electric platform producing 496 horsepower and 404 lb-ft of torque in rear-wheel drive configuration — launching from 0-60 mph in the mid-four-second range with the immediate, full-torque delivery that only electric motors provide. The PowerShot feature adds a temporary 40 hp boost to 536 hp for maximum acceleration runs, activated at the driver's command via a steering wheel control.

The Scat Pack AWD steps the Charger Daytona into a performance tier that makes the Hellcat Redeye look restrained: 670 horsepower, 627 lb-ft of torque, all-wheel drive, and a 0-60 mph time under 3.3 seconds. The instant torque availability of electric motors means the Scat Pack's acceleration is immediate, linear, and repeatable in a way that internal combustion boosted powertrains cannot replicate without significant mechanical stress. For Antioch performance buyers who have been tracking the muscle car landscape, the Scat Pack represents the performance ceiling of the Charger Daytona lineup at a price that undercuts many of its European supercar-adjacent competitors. Ask our team about Scat Pack availability and current inventory.

• Standard: 496 hp RWD with PowerShot boost to 536 hp — mid-4-second 0-60.
• Scat Pack AWD: 670 hp — sub-3.3-second 0-60, faster than Hellcat Redeye.
• Instant electric torque — repeatable, full-power acceleration every time.

Charger Daytona Interior, Technology, and Daily Livability

The Charger Daytona's interior is a performance environment — digital gauge cluster, a portrait-oriented Uconnect 5 touchscreen, and performance data screens that display power delivery, g-force, and quarter-mile data. The two-door fastback body provides a rear seat usable for Antioch weekend passengers and a rear cargo area sufficient for daily errands and weekend trips. DC fast charging capability means Antioch buyers can add significant range at a charging stop during a Chicago run or a Wisconsin weekend trip. Value your current vehicle online and apply for financing before stopping by Antioch CDJR.

Shop the Dodge Charger Daytona at Antioch CDJR

Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 105 Rt. 173 carries the Dodge Charger Daytona for Lake County and southern Wisconsin performance buyers. Call (847) 395-0200 to ask about current standard and Scat Pack availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the new Dodge Charger electric?

Yes — the Dodge Charger Daytona is an all-electric muscle car built on Dodge's STLA Large EV platform. It is available in a standard 496 hp rear-wheel drive configuration and a Scat Pack 670 hp AWD configuration. Dodge has retained the muscle car character through its patented Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system, which produces a sound up to 126 dB.

How fast is the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack?

The Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD produces 670 horsepower and launches from 0-60 mph in under 3.3 seconds — faster than the Dodge Hellcat Redeye. The electric motors' instant torque delivery makes the Scat Pack's acceleration immediate and consistent in a way that turbocharged and supercharged powertrains cannot replicate without mechanical stress.

What is the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust on the Charger Daytona?

The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust is Dodge's patented sound system that generates an authentic, exhaust-like note at up to 126 dB — louder than a Hellcat — from the rear of the Charger Daytona. It uses a speaker-driven chambered design that amplifies electric motor sound into a distinctive muscle car presence that responds to throttle input.

What is PowerShot on the Dodge Charger Daytona?

PowerShot is a driver-activated feature on the Charger Daytona that temporarily increases output by 40 horsepower — from 496 hp to 536 hp on the standard model — for maximum acceleration. It is activated via a steering wheel control and provides a brief boost for on-ramp merging or performance driving.

Where can I find a Dodge Charger Daytona near Antioch, IL?

Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 105 Rt. 173, Antioch, IL 60002 carries the Dodge Charger Daytona. Call (847) 395-0200 or browse our inventory online to ask about current standard and Scat Pack AWD availability and to schedule a test drive.