Dodge Charger Daytona EV: The Charger goes electric

The new Charger Daytona marks a turning point in the history of the American brand, whose Hemi V8-powered Charger and Challenger models have been competing across the Atlantic with the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro for two decades.

The new Charger Daytona offers a new, all-electric version of America’s muscle car. It starts with the large STLA Stellantis platform, is available in two- or four-door versions, and receives an all-wheel drive train with two engines arranged for different power outputs.

At the same time, Dodge has not forgotten its customers who are fans of hot engines. The American manufacturer will integrate a gasoline power train in its range in 2025. The 3.0-liter twin-turbo in-line 6-cylinder engine called “Hurricane” (already used in Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs), will develop 420 hp or 550 hp inside the Charger Sixpack.

Up to 670 hp for the Scat Pack version

Beneath its retro-inspired lines, and reminiscent of the Charger Daytona SRT concept launched in 2022, the new Charger Daytona EV will feature a dual power system at launch. The car will be offered in two optional configurations, R/T and Scat Pack, which will be associated with the Level 1 and Stage 2 Performance Packages respectively, which will later be sold as premium options ensuring the R/T version of 496 hp and 547 Nm of torque, and Scat Pack some 670 hp and 850 Nm of torque. The maximum power, however, will be available only for a short time (15 seconds), thanks to the 40 hp power boost activated by pressing the PowerShot button mounted on the steering wheel.

In terms of performance, the Dodge Charger EV R/T Stage 1 should accelerate from 0 to 96 km/h in 4.7 seconds, while the Scat Pack Stage 2 version should complete the same exercise in 3.3 seconds. More impressive performance should be offered by the SRT Banshee version currently in development at Dodge. Unlike the R/T and Scat Pack versions offered with a 400 V architecture, the SRT Banshee will have an 800 V architecture.

Finally, the issue of autonomy has been solved by Dodge through the use of a 100.5 kWh battery that will guarantee approximately 317 miles (510 km) of autonomy for the R/T model, and 261 miles (420 km) to the Scat Pack model. .

The Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and Scat Pack will be released this summer in two-door versions. Four-door models will arrive in early 2025, with the Charger Sixpack powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo 6-cylinder unit. Dodge has not yet announced prices for these new models.