Dodge’s answer to skeptics who said a muscle car cannot be electric comes down to three engineered systems: the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, the eRupt multi-speed transmission, and a PowerShot button that unlocks 670 horsepower on demand. South Shore Nassau County buyers in Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh who grew up with a V8 Charger need to understand exactly what these systems do before deciding whether the EV version speaks their language.
Bottom Line: The Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack delivers 496 hp in standard mode and 670 hp with PowerShot activated, paired with Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust reaching 126 decibels and the eRupt transmission that simulates gear shifts for a genuine muscle car driving experience.
- PowerShot: on-demand boost from 496 hp to 670 hp at the press of a button
- Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust: 126 dB engineered sound piped through external speakers
- 0-60 mph: approximately 3.3 seconds with PowerShot engaged; eRupt multi-speed transmission standard
Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust: Engineering the Muscle Car Sound
The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust is the system that makes the Charger Daytona EV impossible to dismiss as a silent appliance. Dodge engineers developed a resonance chamber that amplifies the Banshee electric motor’s natural frequencies, then routes that sound through external speakers positioned to mimic a traditional exhaust note. At full throttle, the system reaches 126 decibels - comparable to a V8 Charger at wide-open throttle.
The sound is not a recording played through cabin speakers. The Fratzonic system captures and amplifies real mechanical resonance from the Banshee powertrain, and the result scales with throttle input. A gentle acceleration produces a muted rumble, while flooring it through Wantagh or onto the Southern State Parkway produces the full 126 dB experience.
Five selectable sound profiles let drivers adjust the Fratzonic’s character, from the default muscle car note to more aggressive modes. Fratzonic can also be turned down or off for early-morning garage departures - a concession to suburban Nassau County life that the V8 never offered.
The eRupt Transmission: Simulating Gear Changes in an EV
Most electric vehicles deliver power in one seamless continuous pull - no shift events, no stage breaks, just instant torque from zero to speed. The Charger Daytona’s eRupt multi-speed electromechanical transmission deliberately changes this. eRupt introduces distinct shift events at predetermined points, creating the sensation of moving through a traditional gearbox.
The eRupt transmission is the system that makes the Daytona feel different from any other EV. Each shift event is accompanied by a synchronized Fratzonic sound cue, replicating the rhythm of a manual gearbox without the clutch. Merrick and Bellmore buyers who have spent years driving stick-shift Chargers and Challengers will recognize the cadence immediately.
This is a sensory experience, not a mechanical necessity. Like the Fratzonic, the eRupt shift effect can be adjusted or dialed back through the drive mode selector for those who prefer a more conventional EV feel.
PowerShot: On-Demand Horsepower
The PowerShot button is the Charger Daytona’s signature performance feature - a dedicated control that unlocks an additional 174 horsepower beyond the standard 496 hp Banshee AWD output. With PowerShot active, the Scat Pack produces 670 horsepower and reaches 0-60 mph in approximately 3.3 seconds.
PowerShot is designed for drag racing launches and maximum-effort highway passing. The system requires sufficient battery charge above a threshold state and is most effective from a standing start in the Daytona’s dedicated drag racing mode. Line lock - which holds the front brakes while the rear wheels spin to warm tires for a launch - is also available for track preparation.
The standard 496 hp output without PowerShot returns 0-60 in approximately 3.7 seconds. That is still faster than most production performance cars on sale today; the PowerShot ceiling is the competition-track number.
"When customers at Merrick come in skeptical about an electric Charger, the test drive ends the conversation. The Fratzonic at full throttle, the eRupt shift events, the PowerShot launch - it checks every box a V8 buyer cares about, and it does all of it without burning a drop of fuel."
General Manager, Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram
Drag Racing Mode and Track Features
The Charger Daytona Scat Pack includes a full drag racing mode suite that rivals dedicated track vehicles. Launch control manages torque delivery from a standing start to maximize traction on any surface. Line lock isolates the rear brakes for burnouts and tire warm-up. A dedicated drag strip interface in the instrument cluster displays reaction time, elapsed time, and trap speed for Merrick and South Shore buyers who take the car to the track.
These features came directly from Dodge’s muscle car engineering heritage. The same team responsible for the Hellcat and Demon performance programs worked on the Banshee performance package, and it shows in the depth of track-ready functionality built into a street car. The Charger Daytona EV is not a compromised version of the performance concept - it extends it.
NHTSA’s vehicle safety ratings database provides independent crash test results and safety system verification for the Charger Daytona alongside the performance specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust on the Dodge Charger Daytona? The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust is Dodge’s engineered sound system for the Charger Daytona EV. It amplifies the Banshee electric motor’s natural frequencies through external speakers, reaching 126 decibels at full throttle. The sound scales with throttle input and is adjustable across five profiles.
How does PowerShot work on the Charger Daytona? PowerShot is an on-demand boost button that unlocks an additional 174 hp above the standard 496 hp Banshee output. With PowerShot active, the Scat Pack reaches 670 hp and 0-60 mph in approximately 3.3 seconds. The system requires sufficient battery state of charge to activate.
What is the eRupt transmission in the Dodge Charger Daytona? The eRupt multi-speed electromechanical transmission introduces simulated gear shift events into the Charger Daytona’s electric power delivery. Each shift is paired with synchronized Fratzonic sound cues, replicating the feel of driving a traditional multi-speed gearbox.
Does the Dodge Charger Daytona have launch control? Yes - the Scat Pack includes full launch control for optimized drag racing starts, along with line lock for rear tire warm-up and a dedicated drag strip instrument display showing reaction time, elapsed time, and trap speed.
Is the Dodge Charger Daytona actually loud like a V8? At full throttle with the Fratzonic system at maximum output, the Charger Daytona reaches 126 decibels - comparable to a V8 Charger at wide-open throttle. The sound level scales with acceleration and can be reduced for residential areas.
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