2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack vs 2026: What's New for the New Year

Stellantis has issued the firm 2027 Dodge Charger order guide, and the Daytona Scat Pack changes are now confirmed. This isn’t a redesign year — the powertrain, battery, AWD architecture, Track Package, and color palette are all identical to the 2026 model. What did change is the model name itself, three standard-equipment items moving down to the base trim, and three premium interior content items added to the Scat Pack Plus package.

If you’re deciding between buying a 2026 Daytona Scat Pack BEV now or waiting for a 2027 build slot, here’s exactly what changes — and what doesn’t — based on a side-by-side read of both factory order guides.

What changed about the model name?

The 2026 model was officially badged “Daytona Scat Pack BEV.” The 2027 drops the “BEV” suffix and is sold simply as “Charger Daytona Scat Pack.” The car itself is still all-electric — the naming change just reflects that there’s no longer ambiguity about which Daytona this is.

The factory model codes (LB7S29 for the 2-door, LB7S49 for the 4-door) are unchanged between model years. Internally, the car is still tracked the same way at the assembly plant and at the dealer. What changes is what you call it on the window sticker and in conversation.

Practically, this matters in two places: badging on the car itself (the rear deck and fenders no longer carry the “BEV” treatment) and in titling/registration paperwork, where the trim name is recorded as Stellantis publishes it. If you’re cross-shopping a 2026 BEV against a 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack, this is a naming distinction, not a mechanical one.

What new standard equipment is on the 2027 base Scat Pack?

Three items move from optional or higher-trim status to baseline standard for 2027: Premium Insulation Group, Integrated Center Stack Radio, and USB Host Flip. All three appear on the 2027 standard equipment list for both the base Scat Pack (25S) and the Scat Pack Plus (25F).

In practical terms, this means the 2027 base Scat Pack arrives with a quieter cabin baseline, the integrated center stack radio that previously required stepping up to Plus, and the USB Host Flip connector layout — without ticking a single option box.

For shoppers who were previously eyeing the base Scat Pack but resented giving up these three items to save money on the trim choice, that calculus is now resolved at the factory. The base car has the content built in.

What’s new on the 2027 Scat Pack Plus interior?

The Scat Pack Plus package gains three new content items for 2027 that weren’t in the 2026 Plus package: Premium Door Trim Panel, Premium Instrument Panel, and Premium Interior Accents. All three are part of the standard Plus content for 2027 — not separate options.

This is the biggest cabin-facing change of the model year. The 2026 Scat Pack Plus already delivered leather performance seats, 12-way power adjustment, heated and ventilated seating, premium LED headlamps, surround-view camera, wireless charging, frunk, and power hatch. The 2027 Plus keeps all of that and adds the upgraded door trim, the upgraded instrument panel surface, and the upgraded interior accents.

2027 Plus package new content (in addition to all 2026 Plus content):

• Premium Door Trim Panel
• Premium Instrument Panel
• Premium Interior Accents

Stellantis hasn’t published material-by-material spec sheets for the new trim items, so we won’t guess at what specific surface treatments are involved. What the order guide does confirm: these are three additional content items inside the Plus package, not new standalone options. If you order a 2027 Scat Pack Plus, you get them.

What does the Premium Insulation Group actually do?

Premium Insulation Group is a sound-deadening package that adds additional acoustic insulation to the cabin — reducing road noise, wind noise, and tire roar at highway speeds. It’s now standard on every 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack, base or Plus.

On a performance EV, this matters more than it does on a gas car. Without engine noise to mask everything else, an EV cabin tends to amplify wind and tire sounds at speed. The Premium Insulation Group narrows that gap — quieter cabin baseline, less fatigue on long drives, more refined daily driving experience.

The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust is still standard, of course, so when you want noise you have it. The insulation upgrade just means the noise you hear is the noise Dodge wants you to hear — not the highway underneath.

Why the Integrated Center Stack Radio change matters more than it sounds

In 2026, the Integrated Center Stack Radio was inside the Plus package — meaning if you wanted the integrated layout, you had to step up to Plus and accept the full price difference. For 2027, it’s standard on the base Scat Pack too.

For shoppers who were considering the base trim purely for the powertrain experience, this removes one of the reasons people felt they had to go Plus. The base Scat Pack now has the same integrated stack as the Plus — the seating, the trim, and the additional convenience features still differentiate Plus, but the radio integration is no longer the dividing line.

If you’re someone who was on the fence about base vs Plus on a 2026 Scat Pack BEV because of this content, the 2027 base trim now answers that question for you.

What hasn’t changed from 2026?

Almost everything mechanical. The 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack uses the same 670-horsepower dual electric drive motor architecture, the same 100.5 kWh battery pack, the same single-speed front and rear offset gearbox, the same standard AWD configuration, the same Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, the same four performance drive modes, and the same wheel and tire spec as the 2026 BEV.

What stays identical between 2026 and 2027:

• Dual 400-volt electric drive motors, front and rear (500 kW / 670 hp)
• 100.5 kWh battery pack
• Standard all-wheel drive via dual-motor architecture
• Single-speed front and rear offset gearbox
• Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust standard on every Scat Pack and Scat Pack Plus
• Track Mode, Drag Mode, Drift Mode, and Donut Mode — all standard
• Launch Control, PowerShot, Race Prep, Radford Track Experience — all standard
• High Performance Brakes and High Performance Suspension — standard
• 20x11.0 standard aluminum wheel and 305/35ZR20 standard all-season tire spec
• Wheel End Disconnect and Mechanical Limited Slip Differential — standard
• Track Package contents (widebody competition suspension, Brembo Ultra HP brakes, adaptive damping, red calipers, staggered 20x11.0/20x11.5 wheels, drive experience recorder, leatherette/suede performance seats) — identical
• Carbon & Suede Package contents — identical
• All five exterior colors: Bludicrous, Diamond Black Crystal P/C, Green Machine, Redeye, White Knuckle
• Two-Tone Paint Group with Pitch Black roof — same four colors eligible

If you order a 2027 Track Package Plus, the chassis, brakes, suspension, wheels, tires, and aero are spec-for-spec identical to a 2026 Track Package Plus. The drive experience is the same drive experience. The only meaningful differences live in the cabin and at the badge.

The full 2026 vs 2027 at-a-glance comparison

Every meaningful spec line laid out side-by-side, sourced from both factory order guides:

Source: 2026 Dodge Charger Customer Preferred Code Guide (reissued 02/09/2026) and 2027 Dodge Charger Customer Preferred Code Guide (firm, issued 12/18/2025). Pricing intentionally omitted — Stellantis sets official pricing closer to the on-sale window.

Should I buy a 2026 or wait for the 2027?

If your priority is the drive experience, a 2026 and a 2027 deliver the same one. The powertrain, AWD architecture, Track Package, drive modes, brakes, suspension, wheels, and tires are mechanically identical. The 2027 doesn’t go faster, doesn’t handle differently, and doesn’t corner harder than the 2026.

If your priority is cabin refinement and standard equipment content, the 2027 has the edge. Premium Insulation Group, Integrated Center Stack Radio, and USB Host Flip move down to base trim. Scat Pack Plus picks up three premium interior content items. The 2027 cabin is the more refined cabin.

If you can find a 2026 in the configuration you actually want — right body style, right trim, right color, right packages — that’s often the smarter buy than waiting for an order slot. Niche performance EVs don’t hang around at dealers, and a 2026 in your spec available now beats a 2027 in your spec available eight months from now.

If you want a specific 2027 spec — or a configuration that wasn’t built in 2026 the way you wanted it — reserving now is the cleanest path. There’s no payment involved, the spec is fully editable until we place the factory order, and your reservation moves first when Stellantis opens the order book.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack mechanically different from the 2026 BEV?

No. Both years use the same dual 400V electric drive motor architecture, the same 100.5 kWh battery pack, the same single-speed front and rear offset gearbox, and the same standard AWD configuration. The 2027 produces the same 670 horsepower as the 2026.

What does dropping the “BEV” suffix from the name mean for buyers?

Nothing mechanical. The 2027 is still all-electric — same powertrain, same battery, same architecture as the 2026 BEV. The naming change reflects Stellantis consolidating the Daytona name as its EV identity. Factory model codes are unchanged.

What new content does the 2027 Scat Pack Plus add?

Three new content items inside the Plus package: Premium Door Trim Panel, Premium Instrument Panel, and Premium Interior Accents. All other Plus content from 2026 (12-way power leather performance seats, heated/ventilated seating, surround-view camera, wireless charging, frunk, power hatch, premium LED headlamps, full memory features) carries over identically.

Did the Track Package change for 2027?

No. The 2027 Track Package contents are identical to 2026: widebody competition suspension, Brembo Ultra High Performance brakes with red calipers, adaptive damping, staggered 20x11.0 / 20x11.5 wheels with 305/325 tires, black 1-piece performance spoiler, Drive Experience Recorder, and leatherette/suede high-back performance seats. Plus trim only on both years.

Are the colors the same as 2026?

Yes. Both years offer the same five exterior colors: Bludicrous, Diamond Black Crystal P/C, Green Machine, Redeye, and White Knuckle. The Two-Tone Paint Group with Pitch Black roof is available on the same four colors (everything except Diamond Black Crystal) on both 2026 and 2027.

Should I buy a 2026 or wait for the 2027?

If you can find a 2026 in your exact configuration available now, that’s often the smarter buy — the drive experience is identical and you don’t wait for an order slot. If you want a specific 2027 build, or you specifically want the new Plus interior content and standard insulation upgrade, reserve a 2027 with us. Reservations are free with no obligation.

Will my 2026 Daytona Scat Pack BEV depreciate faster because of the 2027 changes?

Depreciation on niche performance EVs follows enthusiast demand, not annual refinement cycles. The 2026 and 2027 are mechanically identical — same 670 hp powertrain, same Track Package, same color palette. A clean 2026 in a desirable spec (Plus + Track Package + a popular color) will hold its value on enthusiast demand the same way the 2027 will.

Final thoughts from Jordan

The 2027 is a refinement year, not a revolution year. If you’ve been waiting for the cabin to feel as finished as the powertrain, the Scat Pack Plus interior upgrade is the answer. If you wanted Premium Insulation Group, the Integrated Center Stack Radio, or the USB Host Flip without stepping all the way up to Plus, that’s now solved at the base trim.

If you’re cross-shopping a 2026 against a 2027, the right answer depends on what you actually want. The drive is the same drive. The chassis is the same chassis. What changes is how the cabin feels and what comes standard at the base trim.

For a deeper look at the headline performance content — the Track Package and the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust — read our companion blog: How the Track Package and Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust make this an electric muscle car that sounds and drives like one.

Either way, if you’re considering a Daytona Scat Pack, reserve now. Allocations on niche performance EVs are tight, the reservation list moves first, and there’s no payment or commitment involved. Reach out and we’ll get your spec on file.