This is the new Dodge Charger Daytona EV and it has been very controversial. For years, the Dodge Charger and Challenger have been beloved for their massive, loud V8 engines, but the new version is fully electric. Today I’m reviewing this new Charger EV and I’ll show you the many quirks and features. I’m also going to get behind the wheel and show you what it’s like to drive.
source.image: Doug DeMuro
The new Charger is being billed as the first electric muscle car, Dodge says the EV’s dual-motor setup makes 456 horsepower and 404 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to get this 5,698-pound, 206.6-inch-long liftback coupe from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds.
The car utilizes a 400V system with a 100.5 kW battery pack and an electronic drive module (EDM) at each axle, leading to the superior traction abilities of all-wheel-drive.
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Inside, it’s the same story. Nothing carries over from the previous model, and the dashboard is dominated by two digital screens and a squared-off steering wheel. The new Charger has a 1-inch longer wheelbase, is 5 inches longer, and is 1.6 inches wider. It also has a wider track than the current Widebody sedan. Finally, the Daytona EV is 1.4 inches taller than the current Widebody Charger
