Socket Monkey Garage

06/04/2025

‼️UPDATED: DODGE HAS RESPONDED with an OFFICIAL STATEMENT‼️
This video is an update to my previous video, where I shared my theory on what exactly might be occurring with the unintended acceleration some Charger Daytona EV owners, have reported.

Relax everyone, Super Creep is apparently an "intended feature", now known officially as: Drive-by-Brake™, brought to you by Stellaris. *Their misspelling, not mine.

‼️UPDATED: This video is an update to my previous video, where I shared my theory on what exactly might be occurring with Dodge's new Charger Daytona EV. Cal...

06/03/2025

Recent reports of sudden, unintended acceleration events in some Dodge Charger Daytona have stirred up controversy and concern among the new muscle EV owners.

This week, I dive into the very latest on this hot topic, reviewing Edmunds' article and the video footage, which captures one of these acceleration incidents for the first time.

Join me as I break down the facts, separate speculation from reality, and present my own theory on what might actually be behind these unexpected acceleration events.

Recent reports of sudden, unintended acceleration events in some Dodge Charger Daytona have stirred up controversy and concern among the new muscle EV owners...

05/31/2025

We were told it is the spiritual successor to the outgoing generation of ICE powered Mopar muscle. A differently propelled member of the Dodge Garage. But is the new Dodge Charger EV really a muscle car?

OR, is it in fact something else? Perhaps, something closer to the Mustang Mach-e?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUOl9qX40xU

In this video I share my hot take what I believe, as someone who has owned and lived with it for the past four months, the car to truly be.

Whatever your opinion is, it still doesn't change the fact the Internet's most hated, most cancelled car, is actually good. In fact, it's great at what it was built to be - it's just NOT a muscle car.

05/24/2025

THE CAR JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER! Four months on...

In today's video, I share my thoughts on the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona S**t Pack Stage 2 EV and provide an real life owner's perspective on the reality of owning this new EV from Dodge.

I even get into a little bit of "Jiggery-pokery" as the wife would say. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THAT! 🙈😈🛞💨

https://youtu.be/Md6Ay_7RpZM

05/10/2025

Dodge Charger Reborn! My Daytona S**t Pack EV is Finally Fixed & It's Better Than Ever!

Join me as I test the Charger's improved performance—including successfully charging at an Electrify America DC Fast Charger—and taking it on a thrilling performance run that left me speechless (almost) 😂.

05/01/2025

Latest episode is out now! Are my Charger EV woes a thing of the past?

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Stellantis engineering and our own resident Mopar Dealership Service Technician, Jordan Rose, we finally have the f...

04/14/2025

I had an entire series of videos planned, showcasing the good side to owning this car, as follow up on and to balance out the negative news I covered in my last video; but unfortunately, my new Dodge Charger Daytona EV didn't get the message.

Watch as I quickly come to the conclusion that things aren't going as well as I thought, with Dodge's newest muscle EV.

So this might not be the video I wanted to make, but it's the video we all get.

I know it can seem like there's an endless feed of bad news and negative reactions to the new Dodge Charger Daytona EV. The internet declared this car a fail...

04/10/2025

Time to sit down and have a real conversation, as an Owner, about the future Dodge Charger Daytona EV. 📺 Tune in, watch and subscribe!

A lot is happening in the Dodge Charger Daytona world, and I take moment to stop talking about what it's like to drive the car, and have a conversation ABOUT...

03/24/2025

Fastest way to 'Make a Run for the Border'; and the quickest way back again when the border runs catch up with you. 🤣🌮🥹💨🛞🧻

03/21/2025

OH NO! Only one month into owning a new Dodge Charger Daytona EV, and I am already beat? How can I not be the biggest, baddest thing out there on the roads, today? The wife shares her candid assessment of the situation, while we cruise around and enjoy our time behind the wheel of this exciting muscle EV!

Join us for Part Two of our Saturday driving adventure. I've filled up tacos, and I'm ready to chase down that Challenger, to see if they can offer up much o...

03/18/2025

Who doesn't love cars and tacos? Nothing makes me hungrier than piloting a modern muscle ev around town, and talking about food. Come along with me as I take the Charger out on a gorgeous weekend drive, and chat about my thoughts on the car, along the way. https://youtu.be/OI8V7n5kw88

03/18/2025

It's not all monkey business here at the garage. We have a soft spot for our feline friends, even more so for those with special needs.

This is Smokey. You can read more about his story here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14vj3sGax6
and, here: https://safehavenpet.org/pet/smokey-2/

We are proud to sponsor Smokey's ongoing care, so that the wonderful staff at Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary won't have to worry about the cost of providing him with the veterinary care, medication, and food he needs in order to have a long and happy life!

Now, all he needs is his forever home. If you are qualified and capable of giving Smokey the love, care and affection he deserves; please consider adopting this adorable guy. You can find out more, by contacting Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary!