2025 DODGE CHARGER EV REVIEW: NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

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The 2025 Dodge Charger EV Daytona RT presents an intriguing, albeit expensive, entry into the electric vehicle market, particularly for those new to EVs. While it offers a smooth, quiet ride and a surprisingly visceral auditory experience with its "Fratronic" exhaust, its performance and software lag behind established players like Tesla. The reviewer highlights a significant drawback in the throttle mapping, where full throttle yields no more power than three-quarters, and a lack of linear power delivery. The navigation system's absence of integrated route planning and charger availability information is a major concern for road trips, especially given the car's high price point, with a tested model reaching $70,000. Despite these criticisms, the Charger EV's striking exterior design, spacious interior for a coupe, and the potential for new EV buyers to be impressed are noted positives. Dodge's first attempt at an EV is deemed "pretty darn good" but requires years to catch up to the competition.