For me, my thoughts are always going to be geared directly towards the Charger when it comes to most things. I'm starting to see a few on the roads around here in the Philadelphia area so there is a chance that these cars could start becoming common place just like other EVs. It is a good looking car and it has alot of potential even though is has a lot of negativity surrounding it. Being that the car was rushed to market by the Evil Overlord Tavares, I think once Stellantis really gets their feet under them and properly builds this car, I think the Charger, even the EV variant will be a really good car.
I'm doing my best to learn everything I can about it and I think this move with Factorial with the semi-solid state batteries is going to be a really good move along with the 3-speed gearbox. From what I understand without really understand the whole science and tech behind any of this. The Factorial batteries can charge from fast charging from 15% to 90% in under 20 minutes, maintaining that performance in sub-zero temperatures,, offer a major increase in driving range and reduce significant amounts of weight while still operating on the 400V system. It has been reported that the battery packs alone could shave 200lbs off of the vehicles weight and with the need for fewer structural and thermal management components needed, the new setup could reduce anywhere from 500 to 2,000lbs. With the Daytona weighing around 5,800lbs, simple math puts a 2,000lb reduction at 3,800lbs. To put that in perspective, a widebody Charger hellcat is reported to weigh in the ballpark of 4600lbs. a Telsa Model 3 Performance is reported to weigh just shy of 4,100lbs. The reduction in weight would not only improve efficiency (range) but give the car a major boost in performance, even without an increase in horsepower. Taking these improvements and then adding a 3-speed mechanical gearbox designed change driving dynamics along with increase range all point to a much improved vehicle that can offer better performance and efficiency all around. The car already has a few good features to it so adding all of this really makes for a better car. The car seemed to perform favorably during the one lap of America and during certain one on one race tests against other EVs even with it's shortcomings so I can only imagine what it can do with these kinds of upgrades.