Car and Driver Outruns HELLCAT Redeye with Daytona Scat Pack

Car and Driver magazine recently put the all-new, all-electric 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack through its paces, and the results were nothing short of impressive. This electric muscle car not only beat the powerful 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Redeye from 0 to 60 mph, but it also held its own against some of the best-performance EVs on the market.

With its 670 horsepower and all-wheel drive, the Charger Daytona Scat Pack launched from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. That’s quicker than the 797-horsepower HELLCAT Redeye, which managed the same sprint in 3.6 seconds. The Scat Pack’s advantage comes from its instant electric torque and AWD grip, while the Redeye struggles to put power down through its rear tires.

However, after the initial launch, the story shifts. The Redeye pulls ahead in higher-speed runs, reaching 100 mph in 7.8 seconds compared to the Scat Pack’s 8.0 seconds. The quarter-mile times are nearly identical—11.7 seconds for the Scat Pack and 11.8 seconds for the Redeye—but the HELLCAT takes the edge in top speed, hitting 125 mph versus the Scat Pack’s 119 mph.

When comparing the Charger Daytona Scat Pack to other electric performance cars, the BMW i4 M50 proves to be a close rival. Both cars hit 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and finish the quarter-mile in 11.7 seconds. However, the BMW edges out the Scat Pack in rolling starts and higher-speed acceleration, likely due to quicker power delivery software.

Despite its hefty 5925-pound weight, the Charger Daytona Scat Pack excels in braking. It stops from 70 mph in 151 feet, beating the BMW i4 M50’s 154 feet and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s 153 feet. Even at 100 mph, the Scat Pack stops shorter than its competitors.

The Scat Pack delivers 0.96 g of grip on the skidpad, just behind the BMW’s 0.97 g. However, its heavy weight leads to noticeable understeer at the limit.

The full article about the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack is on Car and Driver’s website.