I DRIVE THE DODGE CHARGER EV FOR THE FIRST TIME! A BAD MUSCLE CAR & A BAD ELECTRIC CAR

EV Channels Review

The Dodge Charger EV, specifically the Daytona Scat Pack, is met with significant confusion and disappointment by the reviewer. While acknowledging its impressive cabin quietness, solid feel, and surprisingly good ride quality for a large vehicle, the review highlights a severe lack of value proposition. The car is criticized for its non-linear throttle response, atrocious one-pedal driving tuning with noticeable clunking, and poor efficiency (2.1 miles/kWh). The reviewer questions Dodge's marketing of it as a muscle car, pointing out that its performance figures are not competitive with similarly priced EVs like the Tesla Model 3 Performance, and its handling on a twisty road is described as cumbersome and slow. The infotainment system's EV route planning is deemed the worst, and the simulated V8 sound is found to be unconvincing and delayed. Despite some positive aspects like ample interior space and good camera quality, the overall verdict is that the Charger EV struggles to justify its high price tag and fails to impress as either a compelling EV or a modern muscle car, suggesting it might serve better as a rental car.