MY DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA IS BRICKED, AND I AM FURIOUS FOR ANOTHER REASON

EV Channels Review

The reviewer, an automotive journalist, shares a frustrating experience with his 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack after an over-the-air update caused the vehicle to "brick." While generally pleased with the car's performance and styling since acquiring it in May, this incident highlights significant issues beyond the vehicle itself. The primary complaint is not the car's malfunction, but the abysmal customer service and towing infrastructure for EVs. It took multiple attempts and days to find a tow truck equipped to handle an EV, with many companies refusing the job due to liability concerns. This experience, coupled with the car's inability to charge and the unavailability of critical safety features like the SOS call, left the reviewer deeply disappointed with the EV ownership support system, despite loving the car's driving dynamics. He emphasizes that these infrastructure and support headaches are the real deterrents for potential EV buyers, not the cars themselves.