Dodge

Scat Pack

Charger Daytona EV

The Dodge Charger Daytona arrives as Stellantis's attempt to transplant muscle-car identity into an all-electric platform, targeting buyers who want performance credentials without abandoning the Charger nameplate. Built on the 800-volt STLA Large architecture, it offers two distinct personalities: the R/T at $59,995 balances range and usability, while the 670-hp Scat Pack chases straight-line dominance. Reviewers consistently highlight the synthetic exhaust sound system and aggressive styling as deliberate moves to retain traditional Dodge buyers, though reception to those choices has been polarizing.

Scat Pack delivers 0-60 in 3.3 seconds and 670 hp, placing it among the quickest muscle cars in any segment regardless of powertrain

800-volt architecture enables faster DC fast charging compared to most competing EVs on 400-volt platforms

R/T offers 308 miles of EPA-rated range, competitive with rivals like the Mustang Mach-E and Kia EV6 at a similar price point

Exterior design is broadly praised by reviewers at MotorTrend and Car and Driver as one of the more visually distinctive and cohesive EV bodies on the market

Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system provides driver-selectable interior and exterior sound, giving the car a tactile identity most EVs deliberately avoid

Scat Pack's EPA range drops to 241 miles, a significant reduction from the R/T's 308 miles given the $13,195 price premium for the higher trim

Interior quality and infotainment execution have drawn criticism from Edmunds and Car and Driver reviewers as not fully matching the $60,000-plus price positioning

DC fast charging speed, while benefiting from 800-volt architecture, has not matched the peak rates Hyundai and Kia achieve on the same voltage standard in real-world testing

Synthetic sound system, though optional, has divided buyers and reviewers who see it as either an essential character trait or an unconvincing substitute for a combustion engine

Lucid

Pure

Touring

Grand Touring

Sapphire

The Lucid Air arrives as a direct challenger to the Tesla Model S and Mercedes EQS, positioning itself at the premium end of the electric sedan market. Built in Casa Grande, Arizona, it has earned consistent praise from reviewers for its segment-leading efficiency and a genuinely spacious interior that belies its exterior dimensions. MotorTrend and Car and Driver both highlighted the Air's real-world range capability and its unexpectedly roomy cabin as standout achievements, making it one of the most technically accomplished EVs currently on sale.

Class-leading range across the lineup, peaking at 512 miles EPA on the Grand Touring — the highest EPA-rated range of any EV currently on sale

Dual-motor trims accelerate from 0–60 in as little as 3 seconds (Grand Touring) without the six-figure premium of the Sapphire, offering strong performance-to-value ratio among luxury EVs

Interior packaging is notably generous for the vehicle's footprint, with rear-seat legroom reviewers from Edmunds and Car and Driver compared favorably to full-size luxury sedans

800V architecture enables fast DC charging, with Lucid citing up to 22 miles of range per minute at compatible high-power stations

The Sapphire's 1,234 hp tri-motor setup delivers a 1.89-second 0–60, one of the quickest production cars regardless of powertrain

Lucid's retail and service network remains limited compared to Tesla and legacy automakers, with sparse service center availability outside major metros raising ownership-experience concerns

Software and over-the-air update execution has drawn criticism from owners and reviewers for inconsistency and occasional infotainment bugs, lagging behind Tesla's polish

The Sapphire's $249,000 price and the Grand Touring's $109,900 entry point place most of the lineup out of reach for mainstream luxury buyers, with no lease deals competitive enough to offset the gap

Despite the Pure's $69,900 base price offering 419 miles of range, its single-motor 430 hp setup and 4.5-second 0–60 time may underwhelm buyers cross-shopping against similarly priced Tesla Model S configurations

	Dodge Charger Daytona EV	Lucid Air
Body type	sedan	sedan
Trims	2	4
Starting price	$59,995	$69,900
Max EPA range	308 mi	512 mi
Max power	670 hp	1,234 hp
Quickest 0–60	3.3 s	1.9 s
Federal tax credit	Not eligible	Not eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD Tri-Motor AWD
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Dodge Charger Daytona EV vs. Lucid Air