Dodge Unveils World’s First Electric Muscle Car
Dodge, renowned for its powerful and iconic muscle cars, has made automotive history once again with the global debut of the world’s first electric muscle car – the all-new Dodge Charger. This groundbreaking announcement marks a significant shift in the automotive industry towards electrification, while maintaining the essence of muscle car culture.
Power & Variants
Electrifying performance of the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack boasts an impressive 670 horsepower, this all-electric powerhouse can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph merely in 3.3 seconds.
Dodge doesn’t stop there. Alongside the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, the lineup introduces the Charger Daytona R/T, another all-electric model featuring 496 horsepower and an estimated range of 317 miles. Both variants offer impressive charging capabilities, with the Daytona Scat Pack achieving an estimated 8.1 miles per minute and the Daytona R/T reaching 9.9 miles per minute when using a 350-kW fast charger.
Design Language
Exterior
The all-new Dodge Charger’s muscular exterior features clean lines and a widebody stance, paying homage to its legendry predecessors.
The distinctive white LED cross-car front lighting and red “ring of fire” LED rear taillamps serve as iconic symbols of the Dodge brand’s next-generation vehicles. Additionally, the Charger’s aggressive stance is accentuated by its massive 20-inch wheels and staggered Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 tires.
Interior
Coming Inside the Charger’s cabin, the design philosophy continues with a dynamic and driver-focused approach. The modern cockpit of the electric beast boasts housing advanced free standing 10.25-inch or available 16-inch cluster screens.
The intuitive Uconnect 5 infotainment system, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, and Dodge Connected Services ensures seamless connectivity on the go.
The ergonomic steering wheel features a heated flat top/flat bottom design with paddle shifters for effortless control, while the center console integrates a modern “pistol-grip” shifter and a wireless phone charger for added convenience.
The Charger offers a range of seating options, from standard cloth and leatherette to premium Black Nappa leather and Demonic Red Nappa leather seats, providing both comfort and style.
Standard Safety Features
The Charger comes with the following standard safety features:
- Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Vulnerable Road Users Detection
- Active Lane Management
- Active Driving Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Path Detection
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Drowsy Driver Detection
With its unparalleled power, range, and iconic aesthetics, the Charger paves the way for a thrilling new era of electric muscle cars. Among all the features and specifications, what resonates most with you, tell us in the comments section.