The New Dodge Charger Would Like to Do Everything

When we talk about versatility in a vehicle, we normally mean that it performs well in both rain and snow, or offers a variety of tech features. We rarely mean that a vehicle arrives boasting different engines, door configurations, and both electric and gas-powered designs. But that’s exactly what Dodge is suggesting with its relaunched Charger line. 

The eighth-generation Charger was revealed this week, having traded out its popular Hemi V-8’s 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 big plans for its muscle car legend. 

Muscle Memory 

The Charger has spent the past year in a transitional period. 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 fall under moving forward. 

Dodge Charger Daytona (Late 2024) 

The first of the revamped Chargers is an EV that should become available later in 2024. The Daytona was first revealed back in the summer of 2022 as a concept. Surprisingly, the production model is incredibly 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 Healdsburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new-look Charger and its multiversal array of variants. In the meantime, there’s always something new to explore on our lot. Check out our extensive inventory of new and used vehicles, such as the Dodge Hornet CUV or the boundary-pushing Jeep Compass.

The new Dodge Charger may be reaching for the sun, but we can’t fault it for trying to do too much. After all, we’re built the same way at Healdsburg: eager to impress, no matter what.