2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV
Dodge has done it again, they have created a stunning car (well electrified version of an already pretty nice looking ride) and it really is becoming the talk of the town. In this week’s blog post, we will be reviewing the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV – that’s right, an electric vehicle produced with the Dodge badge.
In terms of the exterior design, the 2025 EV has not strayed from its classic look. Sure nothing gets better than Dom Toretto’s model seen throughout the Fast and Furious movies, but nonetheless, still a head turner on the road. Plus, just by looking at this model from far, one wouldn’t know right away that it was an electric vehicle. Can you tell which is Dom’s model and the EV version? (okay besides the color, these two look practically the same!).
Admittedly, the new EV does have a robotic look to the front view of the car but Dodge did do a good job with the design of it. Over the years (regardless of the powertrain under the hood) the Charger has maintained a pretty similar outer body shape – no matter what year’s model you look at. And interestingly enough, this vehicle is actually a history maker for the company, being the first all electric vehicle they released to the market. But what made them want to go through with this decision? Well the answer is not (or may not) be as obvious as you think. Yes, many car companies are pushing to stay up to date with the popular trend of electric cars but it was thanks to their parent company, Stellantis, that this car even exists.
Stellantis has their business model driven around being all for the environment. Even going as far as wanting to reach their goal of reducing their carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 – which isn’t all that far away. So Dodge went ahead and made the decision to release an electric version to one of their more popular cars from 2024. And this is just the start. Dodge has big plans to continue to release electric models onto the market with the Dodge Charger Banshee EV next in line (set to be released in 2026) which will essentially just be a higher performance version of the Daytona.
New for 2025
To sum it up in one word – practicality. The new edition EV is more geared to the everyday user with the addition of rear doors. And Dodge decided to give this vehicle the spotlight for the year with their decision to have the design mimic those of the original 1st and 2nd generation Chargers.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
Having 4 different trims to choose from for a car this nice can be a little challenging. But not to worry, we are here to help! For starters, the base model (R/T Coupe) is going for $61,590 with the R/T Sedan not that far off in pricing – estimated at $64,000. Then there are the Scat Pack versions (which are the recommended way to go even if it means sacrificing some of the range offered). Plus it’s totally worth the upcharge ($75,185 for the Scat Pack Coupe and an estimated $77,000 for the Scat Pack Sedan).
It is worth noting for the 2024 models buyers received the Direct Connection Stage 1 upgrade kit (that adds 40 horsepower to the R/T models) or Stage 2 kit that adds 80 horsepower to the Scat Pack models as standard. Both of these will be options starting with the 2025 model year.
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
Both Charger Daytona EV’s come with a 400 volt architecture which works alongside with an integrated charge module and two electric motors – one front and one rear – providing standard all wheel drive. A 93.9 kWh nickel cobalt aluminium battery powers the vehicle and three levels of regenerative braking are available through a wheel mounted paddle.
The standard Direct Connection Stage power-upgrade kits provide a small power boost – 15 seconds – but as mentioned above you can really tell the difference in terms of the horsepower. And just as a reminder that you actually are driving an EV, a disturbingly loud synthetic exhaust soundtrack announces your arrival but there are optional features that include a Donut Mode, a Drift Mode, Line Lock, and Launch Control.
Clocking performance metrics with timers, gauges, g-forces, and additional information are stored for review later in the performance pages. In Car and Driver’s initial test of the Daytona Coupe, they found it delivers strong power but with playful neutral handling, creating an overall compliant ride – especially because of the optional adaptive dampers. All in all this car is quite large but it drives matching this description – the driving experience is big – it is fun to whip around on curvy roads and the powerful electric motors don’t stand as the exception to creating tire smoke (so let the little kid inside you out but remember to do it safely!).
0-60 MPH Times
It is important to note that of all the trim levels this car is available in, the third highest trim level (Scat Pack Coupe) has the best time for this category – 3.5 seconds. The base model R/T coupe makes it in 4.9 seconds. But expect the Sedan to nearly double these stats depending on the four door’s final weight figure.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
Although range numbers are not definitive as of yet, the estimated numbers are available – R/T’s range is estimated at 308 miles and the Scat Pack is estimated at 241 miles. The peak charging rate is 183 kW whereas the onboard charging is limited to 11 kW. Dodge claims this car can be recharged from 20%-80% in just over 27 minutes when hooked to a Level 3 DC CCS fast charger. A 350 kW fast charger on the other hand is estimated to add roughly 9.9 miles/minute of charging time for the R/T models and 8.1 miles/minute to the Scat Pack models. Optional Level 2 charging units will be available from Dodge and public charging credits can be used through Stellantis’s new Free2Move Charge EV charging program.
Fuel Economy and Real World MPGe
The EPA estimates for the R/T models it will be able to make 104 MPGe city and 91 MPGe highway with the 18 inch wheels reducing the estimates to 92 and 81 MPGe respectively. The 20 inch wheels with performance rubber make even more of an indent for these numbers for this model making 90 MPGe city and 79 MPGe highway.
For the Scat Pack models they return a figure of 82 MPGe city and 72 MPGe highway or 74 MPGe city and 66 MPGe highway with the performance tires equipped.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV should comfortably fit 4 adults. It features 2 different sized instrument cluster screens measuring 10.3 and 16.0 inches and a 12.3 inch infotainment display which is standard across all models. With the exterior, designers worked to mimic the style and feel of the 1968 Charger but with a modern twist for the interior. The classic “pistol grip” shifter sits in the middle console alongside the start/power button and a wireless phone charger. Dodge has yet to release the cargo space numbers but it is estimated currently that it will be 1.5 cubic foot trunk space for the Coupe’s.
Infotainment and Connectivity
A 12.3 inch touchscreen allows access to Chrysler’s intuitive Uconnect infotainment system which comes with: satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and navigation including the new Navigator Charging Location feature for easier location of charging services. To find out about power flow information, battery regeneration status, and charge states, the driver can visit the new electric vehicle pages recently added on.
Plus there is also a new digital key app that links to your phone and includes an NFC Smart Card for times when you don’t have it. You can also monitor the charging levels remotely, set charging schedules, and get location of charging stations all through the free app from Dodge.
And as if anything else was needed, this car comes with a pretty nice stereo system. An Alpine 9 speaker 506 watt stereo with a subwoofer comes standard with a premium 18 speaker 914 watt Alpine with a subwoofer as optional.
Safety and Driver Assistance Features
This edition Charger sees a very generous amount of standard and optional safety and driver assistance technology regardless of the powertrain you decide to go with. On top of the standard kit (which includes features like forward collision warning, automated emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist) it also includes a feature called “vulnerable road users detection” which is their term for pedestrians and cyclists. Key standard features:
- Standard adaptive cruise control
- Available camera based parking assistance feature
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Dodge made sure to include this edition under the same coverage they offer for their other models. Plus, in addition to this, they also offer varying warranty limits for the electric powertrain components.
- Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
- Electric components are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles
Final Thoughts
Since you made it this far, why not check out a major historical throwback linked here. How do you feel about this car being discontinued? Let us know over on the comments for that post.