2024 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Horsepower & Specs Detailed
As automakers transition their lineups to battery-electric power, many are introducing conventional crossovers or sedans. Dodge, however, is taking a different path. Earlier this week, Dodge unveiled its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV), and it stands apart from other EVs on the market. The brand is introducing the world to the first electric muscle car, proving that a BEV does not have to be a mundane mode of transport.
When Dodge first revealed the new Charger Daytona SRT® Banshee Concept in 2022, many wondered if a production version would retain the stunning concept car’s appearance. While the SRT Banshee production form has not yet been introduced, observing the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona in R/T and Scat Pack trims confirms that the production exterior designers stayed true to the original concept’s form. From the overall silhouette to finer details like the signature front and rear LED lighting, the unique R-Wing, and the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, the production version grandly brings the original concept vision to life. The result is a striking modern muscle car with clear design cues harkening back to the 1970 Charger, a nod to the [dodge challenger first generation] era of iconic American performance.
The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona not only looks impressive but, importantly, distinguishes itself from other EVs available today. Most current mass-produced electric vehicles are either sedans or crossovers sharing a similar profile, which the Dodge team describes as a “melting jelly bean.” The new Charger possesses the visual presence of a muscle car, but its appearance is merely the surface. This newest Dodge performs like a proper muscle car and even produces a compelling roar.
Next Generation of Dodge Muscle
When the new Dodge Charger Daytona coupe arrives later this year as a 2024 model, it will be available in two trim levels: R/T and Scat Pack. Initially, the R/T offers 340 kW of power (456 horsepower), while the base Scat Pack delivers 440 kW (590 horsepower). However, for the first model year of this new Dodge electric muscle car, the brand includes Direct Connection stage kits as standard equipment. The 2024 Charger Daytona R/T comes standard with the Direct Connection Stage 1 kit, boosting output to 496 horsepower and 404 lb-ft of torque. The new Charger Daytona Scat Pack includes the Direct Connection Stage 2 kit as standard, yielding 500 kW – equivalent to 670 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. Both models utilize a 400V system with a 100.5 kWh battery pack and an electronic drive module (EDM) at each axle, providing superior traction capabilities through all-wheel-drive. This represents a bold step forward for [dodge new muscle car 2024] development.
Front view of the powerful 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack electric muscle car
For the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T, the power output augmented by Direct Connection results in a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds and a standard quarter-mile time of 13.1 seconds. The Scat Pack, with the Direct Connection Stage 2 upgrade, sprints from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in just 3.3 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds. Crucially, thanks to the instantaneous torque delivery combined with the advanced all-wheel-drive system and the PowerShot system, the performance figures of the 2024 Charger Daytona coupe are easily repeatable, even on less-than-ideal surfaces.
Following its launch with standard Direct Connection stage kits for 2024, the Dodge Charger Daytona coupe lineup will expand in 2025 to offer the full range of power levels for the R/T and Scat Pack models, including a base package, Direct Connection Stage 1, and Direct Connection Stage 2. As mentioned, the Charger Daytona R/T will come standard with 340 kW/456 horsepower, Stage 1 provides the same 370 kW/496 horsepower as the 2024 models, and the Stage 2 package reaches 400 kW/56 horsepower. The Charger Daytona Scat Pack will offer 440 kW/590 horsepower in base form, Stage 1 delivers 470 kW/630 horsepower, and Stage 2 matches the 2024 models with 500 kW/670 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque.
Side profile of the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona coupe showing R-Wing aero feature
The new Dodge Charger Daytona looks like a muscle car, sounds like one, and accelerates like one, but the team aimed for more than just straight-line dominance. Both the R/T and Scat Pack are equipped with uniquely tuned monotube dampers. The Scat Pack features slightly stiffer settings for enhanced handling and a sportier feel. The Scat Pack can also be upgraded with the Track Pack, which adds a dual-valve, semi-active suspension system with adaptive damping that adjusts based on the selected drive mode.
Speaking of drive modes, the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T includes Auto, Eco, Sport, Wet/Snow, and Track modes. The Scat Pack adds Drag, Donut, and Drift modes. Most of these modes have appeared in previous Dodge models, making Auto, Eco, Sport, Wet/Snow, Track, and Drag modes self-explanatory. Donut and Drift modes, however, are new to the lineup. Donut mode functions essentially as a burnout mode, allowing the rear tires to spin while the front tires remain stationary, enabling the driver to perform slow, rotating burnouts or “donuts.” Drift mode provides several different slip angle settings, permitting the driver to induce oversteer and slide the car while spinning all four tires.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona performing a donut using specialized drive mode
Dodge also integrated braking systems that provide regenerative charging alongside excellent stopping force on both models. The Charger Daytona R/T features 354mm front and 350mm rear rotors under standard 18×8-inch wheels. The Charger Daytona Scat Pack comes standard with 380mm front and 360mm rear rotors under 20×11-inch wheels, while the optional Track Pack adds substantial 410mm rotors to both the front and rear. For those unfamiliar with the metric system, 410mm converts to 16.1 inches, making these the largest factory brakes ever fitted to any Dodge Charger. For the 2024 model year Charger Daytona Scat Pack, these large 16.1-inch brakes are standard equipment.
Large 410mm front brake system on the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
The Track Pack also includes staggered wheels, measuring 20×11 inches at the front and 20×11.5 inches at the rear, paired with 305mm-wide tires upfront and 325mm-wide tires at the back. This represents the largest wheel and tire package ever offered on a Dodge Charger, helping the 670-horsepower electric muscle car grip the surface effectively during hard launches on the drag strip or when carving corners on a road course. Further enhancing the on-track capabilities of the new Charger Daytona Scat Pack are the Line Lock, Launch Control, and Race Prep systems. Race Prep specifically optimizes battery conditions for either drag racing or road course racing scenarios:
“With energy demand shorter in drag racing, the Race Prep system supports optimum energy output through a warmer battery. Track-racing needs require a longer energy drain which heats the battery, prompting the Race Prep system to achieve a colder start temperature, allowing more time for the battery to heat up and allowing for more track time. Race Prep pages include information on the battery level, thermal level and the time remaining for the battery to achieve race readiness.” This electric performance powerhouse represents a new era for muscle cars, evolving from models like the [dodge challenger srt 2024].
Range and Charging Times
A frequent question is about range and charging speed. The Dodge Charger Daytona R/T has an estimated range of 317 miles, and the Scat Pack has a range of 260 miles. Charging times are more detailed. EV specifications typically list the time required to charge from 5% to 80% battery power and from 20% to 80%. Charging either of the 400V Dodge Charger Daytona models using the standard on-board, Level 2 system will take about 7 hours to go from 5% to 80%, while charging from 20% to 80% will take approximately 5.5 hours. For the Scat Pack, 80% of its 260-mile range is 208 miles. If the battery is very low (around 5%), charging for 7 hours with the standard system can provide over 200 miles of range. For the R/T, the same scenario yields about 254 miles of range (if charging stops at 80%). In simple terms, if you plug the car in at 11 pm, the Level 2 (AC) charging system should have it fully charged by the time you are ready to leave for work the next morning.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona connected to a DC fast charging station
For quicker charging needs, Level 3 (DC) stations are significantly faster. A 175 kW DC charger can take the new Charger Daytona R/T and Scat Pack from 5% to 80% in about 52 minutes (or 42 minutes from 20% to 80%). With a 350 kW charging station, going from 5% to 80% takes just over half an hour (or just under half an hour from 20% to 80%). To simplify, when using a 350 kW fast-charging station, the Charger Daytona R/T gains approximately 9.9 miles per minute of charging, while the Scat Pack gains about 8.1 miles per minute. This demonstrates the practicality of the [2024 ev challenger] platform for daily use.
A High-Tech, High-Performance Cabin
The design team crafted a cockpit-like cabin layout for the new Dodge Charger Daytona, fitting for a futuristic muscle car, again following the direction established by the [2024 charger daytona banshee] Concept. This includes a new steering wheel design with a flat top and bottom and an array of buttons for controlling vehicle performance and interior functions. Beyond the unique steering wheel is a configurable digital gauge cluster, measuring 10.25 inches in the R/T and 16 inches in the Scat Pack, with information projected into the driver’s line of sight by the new head-up display.
Driver-focused interior cockpit of the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona with digital screens
To the right of the steering wheel is a 12.3-inch infotainment screen powered by the newest version of the acclaimed Uconnect® 5 software, ensuring new Charger Daytona owners have access to cutting-edge interior technology. An Alpine 9-speaker system with 506 watts is standard in both R/T and Scat Pack trims, with an optional 914-watt, 18-speaker premium Alpine system also available. A unique piece of interior technology is what Dodge calls “Attitude Adjustment interior lighting,” utilizing a stream of LEDs flowing 270 degrees around the cabin to create a highly customizable ambiance, offering drivers a choice of 64 different colors with varying brightness levels.
Attitude Adjustment customizable LED interior lighting in the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona
Beyond the technology, the interior of the new Dodge Charger Daytona conveys a distinct sporty feel, starting with the cabin’s overall shape. The dashboard features a linear design that seamlessly extends into the door panels, a line accentuated by the Attitude Adjustment lighting. This form wraps around the driver and passenger, while the design of the center console and the angle of the infotainment screen further bolster the driver-centric cockpit feel.
The standard front bucket seats offer a sporty appearance, and the Scat Pack is available with racing-inspired seats featuring fixed headrests and pass-through openings for a racing harness. Opting for the Demonic Red leather on these racing-inspired seats gives the cabin an almost supercar-like feel, serving as a beautiful evolutionary change from the previous generation of Dodge muscle.
Racing-inspired bucket seats available in the high-performance 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona
Daytona Sedan and the Six Pack
After the 2024 model year, during which the Dodge Charger Daytona is offered exclusively as a coupe, the lineup will expand to include a sedan version in early 2025. The sedan will share all the mechanical features of the coupe, meaning performance figures and range should be relatively similar regardless of whether you choose the two-door or four-door 2025 Charger Daytona.
The Charger Daytona coupe and sedan will also be joined by the Charger Six Pack in early 2025. This model will feature the Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six engine, with power options of 420 or 550 horsepower. Full details on the Charger Daytona sedan and Six Pack models will be released closer to 2025, but for now, the information mentioned above represents the basic preliminary details available.
Conclusion
The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona marks a significant entry into the electric vehicle market, offering a compelling alternative to the prevailing trends. By staying true to its muscle car heritage in design, performance, and even sound, Dodge demonstrates that electric vehicles can be exciting and visceral. With impressive horsepower figures delivered through Direct Connection stage kits, quick acceleration times, advanced handling features, usable range, fast charging capabilities, and a high-tech interior, the Charger Daytona R/T and Scat Pack are positioned as the torchbearers for the next generation of Dodge performance. As the lineup expands in 2025 with sedan and Six Pack variants, the Charger platform is set to offer a range of powerful options for performance enthusiasts.
