Is the 2024 Charger Daytona the Electric Hellcat Successor?
Stellantis unveiled a significant shift in the muscle car landscape on Tuesday, introducing two all-electric Dodge Charger models. For enthusiasts wondering about a potential 2024 Dodge Hellcat Electric, the answer arrives in the form of the Charger Daytona Scat Pack and R/T trims. These vehicles come loaded with performance features, including a system designed to emulate the signature rumble of a Hemi V-8, signaling a bold new electric era for the iconic brand under the Shocknaue Entertainment News spotlight.
The initial launch focuses on two-door coupe versions of the electric Charger: the high-performance 2024 Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the slightly tamer Daytona R/T. Production for these models is set to begin in mid-2024. Four-door variants are planned to follow, entering production in the first quarter of 2025. Pricing details for these electric muscle cars have not yet been disclosed by the automaker.
These next-generation electric Chargers represent a key component of parent company Stellantis’ ambitious strategic plan. The company aims to halve its global carbon footprint by 2030 and achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2038. This strategy also includes significant financial goals, such as doubling annual net revenues to $335 billion by 2030 while sustaining double-digit profit margins.
The new Charger EV joins other significant electric vehicles within the Stellantis portfolio, including the Fiat 500e and the upcoming Ram Ramcharger and Ram 1500 Revolution EV. Each model plays a crucial role in fulfilling the automaker’s comprehensive electrification and financial strategy.
However, Dodge understands its traditional customer base and isn’t entirely abandoning internal combustion engines. The brand confirmed that the next-generation Charger platform will also accommodate gasoline power. These models won’t feature the beloved Hemi V-8 but will instead utilize a more efficient and cleaner 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six engine. Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis assures that this new engine delivers superior power and torque compared to the outgoing 5.7-liter and 6.4-liter Hemi engines.
Production for the gasoline-powered two-door and four-door Dodge Charger models is scheduled alongside the four-door EVs, starting in the first quarter of 2025. The entire Charger lineup, both electric and gasoline, will be manufactured at Stellantis’s facility in Windsor, Canada.
The launch of the 2024 Dodge Charger occurs during a complex period for Western automakers navigating the fluctuating EV market, facing strong competition from Chinese manufacturers. Despite growing EV market share overall, several automakers have recently paused or scaled back plans for EV and battery production facilities due to softening demand, especially for premium-priced electric vehicles.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, however, affirmed in a recent interview that the company is maintaining its aggressive push towards electrification, diverging from competitors who are tapping the brakes. “I’m keeping it flat out. Flat out on the EVs for several reasons,” Tavares stated, clarifying that this doesn’t mean abandoning gasoline models entirely. He described this dual approach as future-proofing the company against potential political shifts in Europe and the U.S. that could impact environmental regulations and incentives. “Thanks to the 2030 strategic plan, I have the leisure and the privilege of not having to bet on what these elections results will be,” he explained. “I can wait until the end of ’24; then I will decide… based on an acceleration that will be driven by a dogmatic scenario or based on the slowdown that could be driven by the populist scenario. So that’s why we keep it flat out.”
Charger EV Performance and Features
Side profile view of the new grey 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV, parked showcasing its electric muscle car design.
Both the 2024 Charger Daytona Scat Pack and the Daytona R/T trim feature a standard all-wheel-drive system powered by a 100.5 kWh battery pack. This foundation offers buyers a choice based on their priorities: outright speed and torque or extended driving range.
The 2024 Charger Daytona Scat Pack is engineered for maximum performance, delivering 670 horsepower. It boasts impressive acceleration, capable of hitting 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and covering a quarter-mile in an estimated 11.5 seconds, with a top speed of 134 mph. This power comes with an estimated range of 260 miles. Those seeking the closest thrill to a 2024 Dodge Hellcat Electric will likely gravitate towards this model.
Conversely, the Daytona R/T trim offers a balance, producing 496 horsepower. Its 0 to 60 mph time is a respectable 4.7 seconds, but it compensates with a significantly longer estimated range of 317 miles.
A unique feature standard on both EV trims is the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust. This patented system aims to replicate the visceral sound experience of a traditional Hemi V-8 engine by processing sound through an amplifier and a specially tuned chamber, addressing a common critique of silent performance EVs.
The Scat Pack trim distinguishes itself further with specialized driving modes designed for performance enthusiasts. These include Track mode for optimal performance on dry surfaces, Drag mode optimized for straight-line acceleration on drag strips, and Donut and Drift modes. Drift mode allows for controlled slides with selectable slip angles, while Donut mode enables spinning the rear wheels independently for controlled rotations without traction control interference.
The Future of Dodge Muscle
The arrival of the Dodge Charger Daytona EV marks a pivotal moment, blending muscle car heritage with electric innovation. While not explicitly branded as a 2024 dodge hellcat electric, the Daytona Scat Pack clearly targets the performance vacuum left by its supercharged predecessor, offering staggering acceleration and unique features like the Fratzonic exhaust. Simultaneously, the continuation of gasoline power via the new Hurricane engine shows Dodge isn’t ready to completely abandon internal combustion. As production ramps up, the automotive world will be watching closely to see how this new breed of electric muscle resonates with enthusiasts and shapes the future of performance driving. Stay tuned to Shocknaue Entertainment News for further updates on pricing and availability.
