Dodge Charger Daytona EV faces off against Mustang Dark Horse, it only ends one way
Published on Aug 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Aug 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV and the Mustang Dark Horse recently faced off in a direct comparison that put new electric performance against traditional V8 muscle.
Both cars represent different visions of what the modern muscle car should be.
One delivers instant torque through a dual-motor system, while the other relies on the raw pull of a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter engine.
The results of their matchup highlighted more than just numbers, raising questions about where the segment is headed next.
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Dodge Charger sets the pace
A Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 lined up against the Mustang Dark Horse in a series of timed runs.
The EV produced 670hp and 849NM of torque, sending output to all four wheels without delay.
It hit 60mph in 3.3 seconds, placing the car ahead of its rival in every outing.
The Mustang Dark Horse delivered 500hp and 567NM from a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8.
It covered 0-60mph in 5.0 seconds and reached the quarter mile in about 12 seconds.
Quick by most standards, but slower in repeated runs that highlighted the edge of electric performance.
Footage from the test showed the contrast in character.
The EV ran quietly apart from its synthetic exhaust system, designed to mimic the sound of a traditional muscle car.
The Mustang Dark Horse filled the strip with the rise of its V8, offering sound and driver involvement even as the gap widened.
EV muscle cars shift the debate
The Dodge Charger Daytona reflects Stellantis’ plan to carry the muscle-car formula into the electric era.
The Mustang Dark Horse now represents the last widely available V8 in the segment.
With the Camaro and Challenger gone, these two cars frame the debate about what comes next.
Reactions split quickly. Supporters of the Mustang Dark Horse highlighted its feel, sound, and driver connection as essential to the muscle-car identity.
Advocates for the Dodge pointed to acceleration figures, traction benefits, and repeatable performance.
Both sides acknowledged that electric performance is setting new benchmarks.
From launch to finish line, the Daytona EV proved quicker and more consistent than the Mustang Dark Horse.
The matchup captured a turning point for muscle cars, with EV muscle car performance setting the pace while the traditional V8 continues to hold onto its legacy.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
