Dodge Charger Daytona: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Dodge Charger Daytona is a large electric performance car sold as a coupe or sedan. It is known for bringing muscle-car speed and attitude to an EV, with standard all-wheel drive, dramatic styling, exhaust-style sound, and a practical rear liftgate.
The Daytona turns the Charger formula into an electric car without making it quiet or understated. Since its 2024 launch, it has paired dual-motor all-wheel drive with a wide stance, dramatic screens, and a sound system designed to mimic some of the theater of an engine. The two-door arrived first, and the four-door joined for 2026 to make the same idea more useful for everyday driving.
Strengths
- Standard all-wheel drive gives every Daytona secure traction and makes its performance easier to use in changing weather.
- The electric motors deliver the quick straight-line acceleration that has long been central to the Charger’s identity.
- The rear liftgate adds real everyday usefulness, with 22.8 cubic feet of cargo room in the 2026 model.
- The 2026 model is rated for 267 miles of electric driving range.
- Its wide stance, digital displays, and exhaust-style sound give it more visual and audible personality than a typical quiet EV.
Who it's for
It fits someone who wants EV acceleration and all-weather traction but still likes the look, sound, and personality of an American muscle car. The rear liftgate and four-door version also make sense for buyers who need their performance car to handle commuting, passengers, and routine cargo.
Dodge Charger Daytona lineup
At launch, the R/T was the lower-output entry point, while the Scat Pack was the stronger performance step. The R/T Plus name also appears in the broader trim family, but Dodge revised the strategy for 2026 around Scat Pack and Scat Pack Plus. The 2026 Scat Pack gets its full performance output from the factory, while the Track Package became optional rather than being fitted to every car. Pick an earlier R/T for less output or a Scat Pack for a harder acceleration focus; on 2026 models, compare the Scat Pack and Scat Pack Plus by their individual equipment.
Dodge Charger Daytona generations
From 2024 to 2026, the Charger Daytona spans 1 generation. The current 8th Generation arrived for 2024.
8th Generation (2024–2026)
This generation replaces the old V8-based formula with an electric Charger on the new STLA Large platform. It launched as a two-door liftback with dual-motor AWD, then added a four-door body for 2026.
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2026Trim changes
The four-door body joins the lineup. The R/T drops out, while the Scat Pack gets its full 670 horsepower as standard and separates the Track Package from the base setup.
2025
The two-door R/T and Scat Pack carry over with the same battery, AWD system, safety features, and core design.
2024New generation
The all-new electric Charger Daytona launches as a two-door R/T and Scat Pack with dual-motor AWD, a rear liftgate, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen system.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Dodge Charger Daytona.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dodge Charger Daytona fully electric?
Yes. The next-generation Dodge Charger Daytona is fully electric, using a 400-volt dual-motor system rather than a gasoline engine. It is Dodge’s first battery-electric production vehicle.
Does the Dodge Charger Daytona come as a coupe or a sedan?
It comes in both forms across the used lineup. The Daytona launched as a two-door coupe, and a four-door sedan joined for 2026. Both use a widebody shape with a rear liftback-style cargo opening.
Is every Dodge Charger Daytona all-wheel drive?
Yes. Every Charger Daytona described here uses dual electric motors and standard all-wheel drive. That gives it four-wheel traction without requiring a separate AWD trim.
Is the Dodge Charger Daytona practical enough for daily use?
Yes, it has more everyday utility than its muscle-car shape suggests. The latest specifications show five seats, 37.2 inches of rear legroom and 22.8 cubic feet of cargo room, plus a rear liftback.
What makes the Charger Daytona different from most EVs?
It emphasizes muscle-car character rather than quiet efficiency alone. Its defining traits include strong straight-line performance, a widebody stance, standard all-wheel drive, large digital displays and an exhaust-style Fratzonic sound system.
Does the electric Charger Daytona actually make an exhaust sound?
Yes. Its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust is a sound system that gives the electric Daytona an exhaust-style soundtrack. It is part of the car’s theatrical muscle-car personality, not the sound of a gasoline engine.
Is the Charger Daytona related to the older V8 Charger?
It carries forward the Charger name and muscle-car attitude, but it is a new generation on Dodge’s STLA Large platform. The Daytona launched for 2024 with electric power, all-wheel drive and a liftback body instead of the old V8 formula.