Latest news with #ScatPack
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Dodge Charger Daytona EV Owner Shares How Unreliable It Is
Read the full story on The Auto Wire The Dodge Charger Daytona EV has been plagued with problems and one owner's story is a perfect example. He took to an owner's group on social media to share a story that's similar to others we've heard, although his is maybe a little the guy's frustrating ordeal with a brand new electric car clearly shows why so many are steering clear of these things. They're huge problems on wheels and it seems so many are uninterested in them, Dodge not only canceled the R/T model, it has suspended production for all 2026 models until who knows when. Posting in the Facebook group Dodge Charger Daytona EV, a guy named Micheal Darovec says his Scat Pack, which thankfully he's leasing, has already had three bricking episodes. That means the vehicle will just not start or do anything, requiring servicing to get it functioning again. Even worse, 2,300 miles later he said it bricked again, requiring it be towed on a flatbed wrecker. To do that with a disabled EV requires the tow truck operator to put the tires on something that will slide along the ground since there's no way to put the transmission into neutral. According to Darovec, he had to fight with Dodge to have the EV towed to the dealership from which he leased it, bearing some of the cost himself. We're guessing he wasn't confident in the nearest dealer service department knowing how to fix the electric car, perhaps from past experience. After a diagnostic, the Dodge Charger EV apparently had 36 error codes. Darovec says the solution 'is not an update' since that many error codes constitutes 'complete computer failure.' However, the dealer seems to have not old him what the end solution will be, probably because of the complexity of the problem. We keep hearing horror stories of these 'electric muscle cars' bricking, stranding owners and leading to nightmare service visits at dealerships. Is there any wonder Dodge is bringing the Hemi V8 back? Image via Micheal Darovec/Facebook Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Guy Fleeing In Stolen Dodge Scat Pack Is His Own Worst Enemy
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Surprisingly, it's been a while since we've seen such a wild police chase as this one involving a stolen Dodge Scat Pack. It comes out of Atlanta and involves multiple Georgia State Patrol troopers trying to keep up with the much faster Mopar muscle car. But as is the case so often, the fleeing suspect is his own worst enemy, or rather his driving skills becoming originally got the trooper's attention was an obscured license plate on the Charger, thanks to one of those smoked covers. Unsurprisingly, when he was finally able to read and run the tag, it returned as registered to a Toyota. You can see in the footage everything is calm as the Dodge pulls into a gas station and the trooper follows, switching on his lights. Probably the suspect wanted to see if he was being tailed or not. Realizing he was, the guy steps on it and things get wild in a hurry. Our suspect wastes no time in dropping the hammer and doesn't loose it on some sweeping turns in the road. The car is definitely packing a Hemi and from the exterior trim, which has obviously been modified, it appears to be a Scat Pack. In other words, the GSP trooper has his work cut out for him. The Charger narrowly misses colliding with a Jeep, goes the wrong way on a one-way road, and blows through a red light, dusting his pursuer. But the trooper doesn't just give up as backup arrives in the area and they start combing for the muscle car. It doesn't take long for another trooper to spot the speeding Mopar and the chase is back on. Hopelessly outgunned as well, he struggles to even keep the fleeing Dodge in sight. Thankfully, by that point Atlanta Police Department's Phoenix air unit is tracking the suspect so troopers know where to turn. Troopers are still hard pressed to keep up. Our camera car at one point even catches some nice air off a railroad crossing. The chase takes them onto narrow residential streets with cars parked on the shoulders, requiring some tight maneuvering to get through. Sure enough, following directions from Phoenix, one of the troopers happens across the Dodge Charger just driving along at low speeds, like nothing happened. The suspect probably thought he lost the troopers since he hadn't seen any for a while, clearly not realizing an eye in the sky had been tracking him. Taking off again, the guy pushes the stolen muscle car, but his luck starts to run out. Approaching a narrow and busy intersection, he hits two cars, the Scat Pack sustaining damage as one of the tires slips the wheel rim and comes off. Desperate to get away, he keeps pushing the Charger, but the bare metal of the wheel rim causes him to lose control as he wrecks out big time into another vehicle, then slams nose-first into a power pole. Unfortunately, the car our suspect hits at the end careens off the road and into a ditch. At least the driver was caught after he fled on foot. To nobody's shock he apparently has a criminal history, including breaking into cars. Image via State Boyzzz/YouTube Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Auto Blog
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Dodge Pulls the Plug After the Electric Charger Daytona R/T Failed to Spark Sales
The entry-level EV muscle car struggled to find buyers and won't return for 2026. Dodge now pivots to pricier models — and combustion engines. The R/T is out after just one model year The electric muscle car era isn't off to a roaring start for Dodge. The automaker has confirmed it will drop the Charger Daytona R/T, the more affordable version of its all-electric coupe, for the 2026 model year. While officially described as a 'postponement' due to tariff concerns, the move is more than likely a quiet retreat in the face of poor demand. 0:00 / 0:09 Nissan's revolutionary self-driving tech hits Japan's streets Watch More The R/T had a respectable spec sheet, boasting 496 horsepower and over 300 miles of range. But buyers weren't convinced. Despite heavy discounts — some dealers slashing prices by more than $25,000 — units have been piling up on lots. As of early 2025, over 3,500 were still unsold. Scat Pack survives, but trims down With the R/T gone, the Daytona Scat Pack becomes the only all-electric Charger on offer for 2026. It packs a more impressive punch: 670 horsepower and all-wheel drive, making it the 'quickest and most powerful muscle car' Dodge has ever built. Still, its price starts at just under $70,000 before incentives, and its 241-mile range could limit its appeal. The Scat Pack will also reportedly lose standard features like the Track Pack next year as Dodge tries to cut costs, possibly signaling more price-conscious buyers in mind. Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack — Source: Stellantis Internal combustion isn't dead yet Interestingly, Dodge isn't going all-in on electric just yet. In fact, the brand is preparing to reintroduce gasoline-powered Chargers under the new 'Sixpack' nameplate. These models will feature a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six instead of the old Hemi V8s, with output ranging from 420 to 550 horsepower. Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack — Source: Dodge Also coming in 2026 is a four-door electric Charger variant, part of Dodge's broader effort to diversify the lineup and appeal to more buyers beyond coupe loyalists. Expect new wheel designs and optional stripe packages, too. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The EV muscle car gamble isn't paying off, yet Dodge hoped the Charger Daytona would carry its performance legacy into the electric age, complete with faux exhaust sounds and aggressive styling. But despite the drama, buyers haven't embraced it. Charger sales dropped 54% in 2024, and first-quarter 2025 numbers for the EV lineup were just under 2,000 units total. The retreat of the R/T signals that even with power and performance, price and tradition still matter, especially for muscle car fans who aren't quite ready to give up gasoline. 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona — Source: Dodge Final thoughts With more affordable gas-powered options returning and the high-performance Scat Pack staying on, Dodge appears to be hedging its bets. The automaker is clearly responding to lukewarm EV demand with a revised strategy: double down on what works, like performance and attitude, while easing back into what its core audience has historically embraced: internal combustion. Still, the question remains whether this hybrid approach can satisfy both sides of the muscle car divide. Traditional fans have been slow to embrace electrification, despite the Charger Daytona R/T's strong performance specs and solid range. Meanwhile, EV buyers may be hesitant to jump into a market segment so deeply tied to V8 nostalgia.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Dodge Pulls the Plug After the Electric Charger Daytona R/T Failed to Spark Sales
The electric muscle car era isn't off to a roaring start for Dodge. The automaker has confirmed it will drop the Charger Daytona R/T, the more affordable version of its all-electric coupe, for the 2026 model year. While officially described as a "postponement" due to tariff concerns, the move is more than likely a quiet retreat in the face of poor demand. The R/T had a respectable spec sheet, boasting 496 horsepower and over 300 miles of range. But buyers weren't convinced. Despite heavy discounts - some dealers slashing prices by more than $25,000 - units have been piling up on lots. As of early 2025, over 3,500 were still unsold. With the R/T gone, the Daytona Scat Pack becomes the only all-electric Charger on offer for 2026. It packs a more impressive punch: 670 horsepower and all-wheel drive, making it the "quickest and most powerful muscle car" Dodge has ever built. Still, its price starts at just under $70,000 before incentives, and its 241-mile range could limit its appeal. The Scat Pack will also reportedly lose standard features like the Track Pack next year as Dodge tries to cut costs, possibly signaling more price-conscious buyers in mind. Interestingly, Dodge isn't going all-in on electric just yet. In fact, the brand is preparing to reintroduce gasoline-powered Chargers under the new "Sixpack" nameplate. These models will feature a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six instead of the old Hemi V8s, with output ranging from 420 to 550 horsepower. Also coming in 2026 is a four-door electric Charger variant, part of Dodge's broader effort to diversify the lineup and appeal to more buyers beyond coupe loyalists. Expect new wheel designs and optional stripe packages, too. Dodge hoped the Charger Daytona would carry its performance legacy into the electric age, complete with faux exhaust sounds and aggressive styling. But despite the drama, buyers haven't embraced it. Charger sales dropped 54% in 2024, and first-quarter 2025 numbers for the EV lineup were just under 2,000 units total. The retreat of the R/T signals that even with power and performance, price and tradition still matter, especially for muscle car fans who aren't quite ready to give up gasoline. With more affordable gas-powered options returning and the high-performance Scat Pack staying on, Dodge appears to be hedging its bets. The automaker is clearly responding to lukewarm EV demand with a revised strategy: double down on what works, like performance and attitude, while easing back into what its core audience has historically embraced: internal combustion. Still, the question remains whether this hybrid approach can satisfy both sides of the muscle car divide. Traditional fans have been slow to embrace electrification, despite the Charger Daytona R/T's strong performance specs and solid range. Meanwhile, EV buyers may be hesitant to jump into a market segment so deeply tied to V8 nostalgia. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Car and Driver
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Dodge Delays Four-Door Charger Daytona EV to 2026 Model Year
Dodge is delaying the arrival of the four-door Charger Daytona EV from the first half of 2025 to the latter half of the year. The four-door model will now launch for the 2026 model year on the same timeline as the internal-combustion Charger Sixpack. While Dodge quietly dropped the R/T trim from the Daytona, the Scat Pack can now be ordered stock or with an optional Track Package. Customers excited for the arrival of the more practical four-door version of the Dodge Charger Daytona EV will have to wait a bit longer. A new announcement from Dodge confirms that the four-door Charger EV will now arrive in the latter half of 2025 instead of the first half as originally planned. Dodge The Charger Daytona sedan will now launch as a 2026 model, with its new timeline lining up with the upcoming internal-combustion Charger Sixpack. The news comes less than a week after Dodge removed the R/T trim from the 2026 lineup due to increased uncertainty around U.S. tariff policies. Dodge Dodge That leaves the 670-hp Scat Pack as the only powertrain available for the Charger Daytona. Still, despite the lack of trim options, customers aren't left without choices. Not only will they have the choice of two or four doors, but Dodge is also offering a new Track package for both body styles. It comes with upgraded Brembo brakes, featuring a pair of fixed six-piston calipers in front and four-pot units in back, all painted red for that racy look. The Track package also adds adaptive dampers, an onboard race recorder, performance seats, and a gloss-black spoiler. Dodge also confirmed the addition of two new appearance options for the 2026 model year. Customers can now order racing stripes (officially called Fratzog dual stripes), and there's now an option for a gloss-black hood. Dodge Dodge has announced that the 2026 models are available for order now, but at the time of publishing this story, there's currently no way to build or price a 2026 Charger Daytona EV on the automaker's consumer website. Jack Fitzgerald Associate News Editor Jack Fitzgerald's love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
