This high performance electric car makes more noise than a hot car

After a teaser campaign, Dodge officially unveils its first 100% Dodge Charger electric Daytona. This electric car follows in the tradition of American muscle cars, with up to 670 hp and 0 to 100 km / h in 3.3 seconds. Oh, and he makes (a lot) of noise. Here is all the information.

It is clear that no car will escape electrification in the market. Even the most attached models with petrol engines use it, and we have today’s confirmation and formalization Dodge Charger electric. We were already a little familiar with the concept.

After a few teaser images, Dodge is launching a new generation of its long-popular coupe communiqué. An important example, as it launches the platform A great STLA from Stellantis (to which Dodge belongs, like Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep or even Maserati). Here are all the details of this muscle car 2.0.

Muscle style

This new charger stays true to its roots, including styling. Dodge coupe steps Height 5,25 meters (including 3.07 between the wheels) with a width of 2.03 m (without mirrors!); Spectacular dimensions, which style does not help.

Very large and very simple style, with the front including a kind of fin above the optics. Very simple optics, connected to the light belt. The profile is also very smooth, with a well-defined edge line… and that’s about it. Behind, a light rope overlooks a very large shield. In short, nothing is too small.

The interior is not particularly comfortable. We get it two screens : one in the middle of the dashboard 12.3 inchesassociated with the instrument screen behind the steering wheel of 10.25 or 16 inches depending on the version. A head vision it can also be part of the journey.

The central screen, integrated, can receive compatibility Android Auto / Apple CarPlay wireless, including Alexa or navigation including a router. Finally, note the support for a digital key through a smartphone app.

For others, we get a ambient light surrounding the passenger compartment (as small as a Tesla Model 3) that can be configured in 64 colors. The interior is spacious, with five seats and a rear trunk of 644 liters, which must be increased by 42 liters through frunk Forward.

Two versions of 100% electric

Let’s get to the heart of the matter: performance. This charger, at the time of its launch, two versions of 100% electricnamed Daytona R/T and Daytona Scat Pack.

The Daytona R/T acts as a “first prize”, and already 456 hp, the ability to reach 496 chapters through an extension of time. Lovers? 548 Nm, enough to take 2.65 tons opened from 0 to 60 mph (97 km / h) inside 4, 7 sec. A quarter mile (402 meters) is completed in 13.1 seconds.

In turn, Daytona Scat Pack exercises muscles. Its power increases to 630 hp (670 chapters in addition) and torque at 850 Nm, enough to melt 0 to 60 mph for 3.3 s and the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds. Top speed: 134 mph (216 km/h), surprisingly less than the R/T, which tops out at 137 mph (220 km/h).

This version of the Scat Pack allows Dodge to claim that its Electric Charger remains “The world’s most powerful and fastest muscle car”.

Battery is shared: count 100.5 kWh total (including 93.9 kWh usable) using a 400 volt architecture. THE 183 kW maximum recharge you get to go from 5 to 80% in 32.5 minutes very accurately. Slow charging (alternating current) is assigned to the 11 kW charger.

In terms of range, Dodge estimates that the R/T version will be able to travel 317 miles (510 km) for charging, while the more powerful Scat Pack has to be satisfied with 260 miles (418 kilometers)

Note at the same time that Dodge maintains its legacy by offering aftermarket accessories to further enhance the power of its Chargers. Oh, and it will make noise. A lot of noise. Thanks to him Fratzonic Chambered Exhausthe even promises to do loud noises like the terrifying Hellcats, with a big V8. Then it should make as much noise as the concept, which had the same technology.

Similar technology is also available on the Abarth 500e and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

However, it’s important to note that the Charger isn’t America’s only high-end electric sports car. Its biggest rival, the Tesla Model S Plaid, is formidable. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds, while it can rise to 200 mph (322 km / h), travel 359 miles (578 km) per charge and go from 10 to 80% in 25 minutes.

The start of production in mid-2024, arrival in Europe is planned

These electric chargers will start production mi-2024, before being joined, at the beginning of 2025, by the sedan… and hot versions. The price is not not yet known.

Will we have justice in Europe? It is not isolated, since Dodge announced that they will arrive with 100% electric models. It is enough to shake up European sports car manufacturers, who are still very afraid of electric cars – apart from Maserati, also a member of Stellantis.