When we talk about a vehicle displaying versatility, we normally mean that it performs well in both rain and snow, or that it offers a variety of tech features. We rarely mean that a vehicle is available with different engines, door configurations, and both electric and gas-powered designs. But that’s exactly what Dodge is proposing with its relaunched Charger line.
The eighth-generation Charger was revealed this week, having exchanged its popular Hemi V-8s and superchargers for electric motors and all-wheel drive performance. But with plans to introduce a gas powertrain, four-door option, and more to the Charger in 2025, Dodge appears to have lofty ambitions for the muscle car icon.
Muscle Memory
The Charger has spent the past year in a transitional era. When the seventh generation ended in 2023, it took the Hemi V-8 with it. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait long to see what the new wave would resemble, as the first three next-generation Chargers are imminent. Let's explore all three, starting with the Charger Daytona – which is the moniker all electric powertrain Chargers will be referred to under moving forward.
Dodge Charger Daytona (Late 2024)
The first of the relaunched Chargers is an EV that should hit dealerships later in 2024. The Daytona was first revealed back in the summer of 2022 as a concept. Impressively, the production model is extremely faithful to the concept we were shown over 18 months ago. Now, the first-ever EV muscle car is ready to do work.
The Charger Daytona will come in both R/T and Scat Pack trims. Both trims feature a 400-volt architecture and a battery with 93.9 kWh of capacity. With an electric motor on both the front and rear axles, the Charger Daytona will debut with standard all-wheel drive. The coupe-like two-door Daytona will be the first available, with four-door alternatives to follow in 2025.
Dodge Charger Banshee (2025)
The Banshee is a high-performance variant of the Daytona, set to arrive sometime next year. If you were wondering what happened to some of the more eye-catching equipment from the Daytona concept, Dodge was saving it for their top-spec performance model. Unlike the Daytona, the Banshee will feature 800-volt architecture and two-speed transmission.
In many ways, the Banshee is the reborn, electrified version of the retired Hellcat. Now that the Hellcat has been sent to pasture along with its Hemi V-8, the Banshee can showcase what a high-performance, electric muscle car is capable of.
Dodge Charger Sixpack (2025)
Following this year’s Daytona EV, Dodge is set to reintroduce its gas powertrains to the new Charger lineup in 2025. The first of these is the Charger Sixpack. This time around, they’ll be powered by Hurricane twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engines. Already used with Jeep vehicles such as the Wagoneer, the two engines produce either 420 or 550 horsepower. The Sixpack will be available with both two and four doors.
Ready, Set, Charge!
Here at All American Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new-look Charger and its multiversal array of variants. In the meantime, check out our full inventory of new and used Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles.
We could never fault the Charger for trying to do too much. After all, at All American, we’re built the same way: ready to impress, no matter what.