TESTED: Dodge Charger Daytona EV | Does the Fully Electric Charger Live Up to Its Legacy?

The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona has finally arrived at the Edmunds test track in all its EV glory. Gone is the old car’s thunderous V8, replaced by an electric powertrain and a (very loud) simulated exhaust note. The new Charger is certainly much more modern than its ancient predecessor, but can it truly live up to its muscle car legacy? In this video, Edmunds’ Brian Wong puts the Charger Daytona Scat Pack to the test at our track as we gather data on its performance figures and find out what it’s like to drive. 00:00 Intro 00:54 Key-Up Run 01:37 Max Settings Run 02:34 Optimized Run 03:13 0-60 Results 04:03 Quarter Mile and Power 04:26 Weight 04:56 The Charger is Huge 05:13 Braking 05:49 Skidpad 06:09 Brakes 06:24 Fratzonic Simulated V8 Sound 07:19 Volume Test 08:09 Edmunds EV Range Test 09:04 Driving Impressions 12:57 Edmunds' Take 13:59 Conclusion Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Added 3 Aug 2026