2024 Hellcat

This new automotive era is full of surprises, and American automotive giant Dodge confirmed nothing is stopping it, during the presentation of the new Charger Daytona EV. The automaker clearly established “the muscle car is not going to die, it is going to evolve.”

In an exclusive presentation called “Speed Week Day”, the famous sports car brand revealed what will be its new EV, a muscle car with the DNA of an athlete and 100% electric.

The more than 50-year old 1969 Charger Daytona is one of the brand’s most respected sports cars in NASCAR history. It was designed to break speed records. And break records it did. The ‘69 Charger was the first sports car to break the 200 mph mark at the famous Talladega, Alabama track on March 24, 1970.

It has always been a unique design that captures the imagination of enthusiasts since its first generation, to the latest cutting-edge designs of its recent iterations, such as the famous Hellcat and Scat Pack.

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept

Based on this legacy, Dodge takes a giant step in the brand’s path towards an electric future, revealing the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT, a concept that breaks away from the perception and style of what an electric vehicle with the Dodge emblem should be.

The new Charger Daytona SRT Concept offers a glimpse into the brand’s electric future through a vehicle that drives like a Dodge, looks like a Dodge and sounds like a Dodge without having a HEMI engine within its structure.

The two-door concept was unveiled at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, during the third day of the brand’s three-day Dodge Speed Week series of events, where performance products had been announced and revealed.

The new Charger Daytona SRT ditches the boring electric car paradigm and replaces it with an innovative sports concept. It features a new propulsion system that has not been fully disclosed, but promises to outperform the brand’s famous 710-horsepower SRT Hellcat engine and will be accompanied by a 126db exhaust sound that will not leave the famous roar of the brand’s iconic V8 engine behind, despite being electric.

The concept’s modern exterior styling incorporates subtle Dodge heritage cues, while exceeding aerodynamic goals. Interior design elements connect to create an immersive driver-centric experience through sounds, displays and lighting elements that change in and out at the touch of a button.

At the core of this model are three very pronounced features:

R-Wing: A unique aerodynamic design feature that connects the concept to its iconic Dodge Daytona.

Fratzonic Piping: The first exhaust system on an electric model can reach 126 dB, making it as loud as a Hellcat-powered Dodge.

eRupt: Multi-speed transmission with an electromechanical shifting experience.

“The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept exists because performance compelled us to do so,” said Tim Kuniskis, chief executive officer of the Dodge brand. “Dodge is muscle, attitude and performance, and the brand carries that chip on its shoulder. The Charger Daytona SRT Concept can do more than run on the track; it can run a quarter-mile in acceleration. The Charger Daytona does more than define where Dodge is going - it will redefine what the American muscle car is,” he added.

This model will offer all-wheel drive and a new powertrain called ‘Banshee’ that joins power family names such as HEMI, Hellcat and Redeye.

Among its innovative features, it also has the PowerShot push-to-pass function, activated by pressing a button on the steering wheel. It provides an adrenaline rush of increased power for rapid acceleration; as “fiebrús” would to say, “it will be a ‘nitrous’ concept, but electric.”

The horsepower promised by this model, with a stick shift transmission, has been seen in models like the Porsche Taycan, the Audi E-tron and even Tesla’s famous Model S. The Charger Daytona SRT is scheduled to arrive in 2024 and it goes without saying that we all want to see this new athletic cousin of the Hellcat with great power at all four wheels and aerodynamics that has its competitors scared.

Overview

There's no better indication that electric vehicles are taking over than the 2024 Dodge Charger concept. Electrifying one of the brawniest muscle cars is a big undertaking, but it's one that comes with big performance payoffs. The next-generation Charger will likely ride on Stellantis's upcoming large electric vehicle platform which is said to deliver up to 500 miles of range. Of course, dialing up the performance to Hellcat levels will likely result in a lower range estimate. Speaking of which, Dodge has not released much information about the new Charger's powertrain, but in a YouTube teaser video for the concept car, we can clearly see the car pulling off a four-wheel burnout. The new car's styling is clearly a nod to classic Challenger and Charger models and the return of the Fratzog logo, which was used on Dodge vehicles from the 1960s and 1970s. Unlike the outgoing generation, the new Charger is set to be a two-door coupe with a liftback trunk. To make sure it adheres to the Dodge brand values, the Charger Daytona SRT concept features a unique chambered exhaust system that is said to imitate the sound of the outgoing supercharged V-8 SRT Hellcat model.

What's New for 2024?

The next-generation Charger will be an all-new vehicle for the Dodge lineup when it goes on sale, likely for the 2024 model year. It's possible that a four-door variant will join the lineup too, but we won't know more about either car until closer to launch.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

340

$60,000 (est)

440

$70,000 (est)

SRT Banshee

$95,000 (est)

The new Charger is expected to carry a price premium over the outgoing gasoline-powered models, but the prices listed here are merely estimates. The 2024 Charger will likely be offered in a variety of trims, but so far we only know of three. The first two wear the 340 and 440 names to indicate their horsepower in kilowatts. Dodge has also said the most powerful model will be called SRT Banshee. We'll update this story with more information and a recommendation on which model represents the best value when we learn more.

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

Dodge hasn't said how many motors will power the various trims of the new Charger, but the entry-level 340 model is said to make 455 horsepower while the mid-range 440 model boasts 590 ponies. A high-performance trim, supposedly called SRT Banshee, will use an all-wheel-drive 800-volt architecture, but that model's horsepower rating hasn't been revealed yet. We also know that instead of a typical EV direct-drive setup, the concept car uses a multi-speed transmission. This isn't a unique concept, as the Porsche Taycan also offers something similar, and this setup is designed to improve performance and range at higher speeds. It also gives the driver the feel of a gear change under hard acceleration.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Rather than follow the conventional format of four doors, the Charger concept is rendered as a coupe. The trunklid is a liftback-style piece that opens up to a large cargo area, and Dodge says the rear seats fold flat to create extra space for hauling bigger items—say, for instance, a set of fresh tires. We can also see a large panoramic glass sunroof, a cool pistol-grip shift lever, and a fighter-jet-style cap for the ignition switch that flips open. The interior design blends modern technology with retro design themes and even includes a textured trim that's intended to replicate the grille treatment from the 1968 Charger.

Infotainment and Connectivity

In sketches of the Charger concept's interior, we can see a trapezoidal-shaped infotainment touchscreen in the center of the dashboard and an oblong digital gauge display that appears to have a slight curve to it. Whatever the final design will be, the next-generation Charger will undoubtedly offer the latest version of Stellantis's Uconnect infotainment interface and is expected to offer popular features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, on-board Wi-Fi, and over-the-air update capability.

As more information becomes available, we'll update this story with more details about:

• Range, Charging, and Battery Life
• Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
• Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
• Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

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