Dodge's new electric model, the Charger Daytona EV, has caused a great stir in the automotive world. The controversial launch of the vehicle attracted attention with its artificial "Fratzonic" exhaust sound that will replace the Hemi V8 engine. This innovation has caused a great debate among car enthusiasts accustomed to traditional engine sounds.

On Monday, Dodge released a video on Instagram showcasing the latest version of its “Fratzonic exhaust.” The video features the sounds of the Charger Daytona EV going through a tunnel. The sounds we hear are far beyond the original sound that was criticized when it debuted in 2022. The new sound seems to be more successful than expected at imitating the impressive tones of an old-school V8 engine.

In 2023, Dodge tried to create a more realistic sound by processing the sound recording of the V8 engine, but this attempt did not convince the fans. Although the new version resembles the sound of a real V8 engine, internet users argue that this sound is still not convincing enough.

Dodge's innovative sound system consists of speakers housed in an exhaust-like chamber and aims to mimic the sound of a real exhaust. However, it's clear that an artificial sound doesn't have the desired effect among car enthusiasts.

Dodge Charger Daytona EV: Artificial Exhaust Sounds

Comments on the video shared on Instagram show that fans are still longing for the sound of a traditional V8 engine. “Are you kidding me? We want a real V8… not a speaker,” reads one comment, showing how strong the backlash to Dodge’s fake exhaust sound has been. Another user added: “I’d rather have no car than have one of these.”

CEO Tim Kuniskis admitted in March that they’ve changed the Fratzonic exhaust sound at least 100 times. This shows how hard the company has been in developing the fake exhaust system. But despite all of this effort, Dodge fans seem to have a hard time embracing the fake sounds.

Dodge’s electric Charger model is drawing attention with its innovative design and technological features, but the acceptance of artificial exhaust sound is still a big question mark among car enthusiasts. How the fratzonic exhaust will evolve in the future and how it will shape perceptions about electric vehicles’ sound are likely to be discussed in the automotive world for a long time.