Unveiling of Electric Muscle Car Concept by Dodge Scheduled for Next Year
Dodge Unveils Plans for Electric Muscle Cars and Plug-In Hybrid Crossover
In an exciting turn of events, American automaker Dodge has announced that it will be revealing its electrification plans in the coming months, with a focus on electric muscle cars and a plug-in hybrid crossover.
The first production electric muscle car from Dodge is the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Blacktop (also referred to as a 2026 model in some sources). This electric muscle car is expected to be fully revealed on March 5, 2024, with availability likely starting in summer 2025. The design of the car is inspired by the Charger Daytona SRT concept, featuring a bold, aggressive coupe body with highlights such as 20-inch Black Noise aluminum wheels, a gloss black roof, an illuminated Fratzog badge, R/T fender badge, and a performance hood.
The electric muscle car will be powered by dual electric motors, providing instant torque and a PowerShot mode that adds 40 horsepower on demand. The battery pack is estimated to be around 93.9–100.5 kWh, offering an electric range of approximately 241–308 miles depending on variant and conditions. Electric horsepower ranges from 496 hp (R/T trim) up to 670 hp (Scat Pack trim), with AWD standard. Performance features include a mechanical limited-slip differential, sport suspension, and sport brakes to maintain muscle car handling dynamics.
In terms of pricing, the Dodge Charger Daytona electric muscle car is expected to be priced at nearly half or less than the Tesla Model S Plaid. The Tesla Model S Plaid has a starting price above $110,000, while Dodge aims to compete aggressively in pricing, targeting an estimated starting price around $60,000 to $70,000 for its electric trims.
Meanwhile, the first Dodge plug-in hybrid will be a compact crossover, expected to be named the Hornet. This plug-in hybrid crossover is expected to share its platform with Alfa Romeo's upcoming Tonale. The Dodge Hornet's badge last appeared on a 2006 Dodge concept, and it was renewed last year for use in US, Canadian, and Mexican markets. The release of the Dodge Hornet is expected to occur before the electric muscle car.
The internal combustion muscle cars, Charger and Challenger, may be sold alongside the new electric muscle car for a while. There may be a brief overlap between the internal combustion muscle cars and the new electric muscle car, but the internal combustion muscle cars will not be sold concurrently for extended periods.
Dodge will also reveal an electric muscle car concept in 2022. A July teaser reel for the electric muscle car concept showed a full-size grille reminiscent of a 1968 Charger, and the car performed a four-wheel burnout. However, the bodystyle of the electric muscle car concept is currently unknown.
In summary, Dodge's electric muscle car and plug-in hybrid crossover represent a bold entry into the electric vehicle market, blending traditional aggressive muscle car design with electric performance and offering more accessible pricing compared to premium electric sports sedans like the Tesla Model S Plaid. More details about these vehicles are expected to be revealed in the coming months as Dodge unveils its electrification plans.
The American automaker Dodge is set to disrupt the technology industry and potentially the finance sector, as they aim to price their electrified muscle cars competitively against premium offerings like the Tesla Model S Plaid. Additionally, the forthcoming Dodge plug-in hybrid, the Hornet, is expected to leverage partnerships in the transportation industry, notably with Alfa Romeo for its upcoming Tonale.
