It hits 60mph from a standstill in 4.7sec and completes the quarter-mile sprint in 13.1sec. Its top speed is 137mph – slightly greater than that quoted for the shorter-geared Scat Pack.
The R/T also receives slightly smaller brakes (354mm in diameter), softer springs, dampers tuned for comfort and 18in alloys, rather than the 20in wheels worn by the Scat Pack.
Electric variants of the Charger Daytona feature a 400V electrical architecture and a 100.5kWh (93.9kWh usable) battery pack. This provides a range of 317 miles between charges in the R/T, according to the US’s EPA test cycle (which is tougher than the WLTP cycle used in Europe). The more powerful Scat Pack yields 260 miles.
The battery can be charged at rates of up to 183kW, allowing for a 20-80% charge in 27 minutes.
Dodge said the battery can discharge energy at rates up to 550kW – more than the 500kW maximum drawn by the Scat Pack’s two motors. This hints at the potential for electric variants with up to 738bhp at a later time.
Indeed, parent company Stellantis previously said the STLA Large platform underpinning the Charger Daytona will eventually allow for 0-60mph times of 2.0sec. It referenced the V8 Hellcat as the benchmark for power outputs, in a further implication that the model could survive the shift to electric power.
