Dodge, the brand that slaps a gigantic supercharged V8 engine into anything it can, is going electric, but not in the way you might think. The automaker recently unveiled its long-promised electric muscle car as the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept. The car previews Dodge’s approach to building electric vehicles (EVs), showing that it wants to make vehicles that replicate the excitement of a big gasoline engine.
Though “just” a concept, the Charger Daytona SRT looks shockingly production-ready, inside and out. Dodge included several features other EVs lack in the concept, notably a multi-speed transmission and functioning exhaust. Together, the features make the concept a radically different EV from the ones we’ve seen.
The Charger Daytona SRT Concept car is strikingly close to the current 2-door Dodge Challenger in appearance, despite wearing the Charger badge. When Dodge revived the Charger name for the 2006 model year, it was for use on a frumpy full-size sedan, but this is a very different car. The design features a front spoiler that channels air from the front of the car up and over the passenger compartment. Called the R-Wing, Dodge says the design improves downforce, and carbon fiber intakes on either side of the front fascia create an air curtain for better aerodynamics.
The car’s “grille” features an illuminated three-pointed “Fratzog” logo. Dodge initially used the emblem on muscle cars in the 1960s and ‘70s and made a return to show everyone that this car means business. Dodge says the concept is intentionally minimalist, avoiding excess “bling.” The headlights are almost hidden beneath the R-Wing structure, and the exterior lighting features are the only flashy bits on the concept’s exterior.
Most concept vehicles lack interior details that most people consider essential to a running, driving car, but the Charger Daytona SRT Concept looks close to an everyday vehicle inside. The 12.3-inch touchscreen angles 10 degrees toward the driver, and Dodge says the curved 16-inch gauge cluster creates a cocooning feel inside the cabin. The dash features a tiered design that gives the impression that parts are floating, and parametric patterns adorn various surfaces. Dodge added circuit graphics to the carbon fiber floor to simulate a circuit board flowing to the driver, and the interior features blue- and silver-stitched accents throughout.
Dodge hasn’t provided detailed specs for the concept car, but it did share tantalizing details on its structure and key features. The vehicle has an 800-volt drive system that Dodge says makes it faster than a Hellcat. It drives all four wheels, helping deliver power to the ground and improving acceleration, the automaker says.
Most EVs come with a single-speed gearbox, but Dodge introduced a unique multi-speed “eRupt” transmission for the concept. It offers actual shift points that Dodge says push passengers into their seats. Similar to some race cars, the concept also comes with a push-to-pass feature that boosts horsepower for quick acceleration.
Finally, Dodge couldn’t create a wimpy EV as a true muscle car successor, so to boost its street cred, the automaker gave it an exhaust. Dodge says it produces a 126-decibel sound that rivals the roar delivered by its Hellcat cars. The system uses an amplifier and tuning chamber to make the sound, which changes depending on the drive mode.
Dodge didn’t outline safety features for the concept, but once it makes production, we could see advanced driving assistance systems in addition to the standard tech many cars bring. Look for blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and automatic emergency braking when a similar vehicle makes it into production.
Dodge equipped the concept with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, which the automaker says is the largest ever in one of its models. A 16-inch curved gauge cluster and an 8”x3” head-up display accompany the center touchscreen. The instrument panel features an Ultraviolet color with blue and silver accents, and the interior lighting changes with driving mode selection.
If Dodge pushes the Charger Daytona SRT Concept to production, it will compete against a mashup of the quickest EVs. Depending on its price tag, the car could face off against the Tesla Model 3 Performance, the BMW i4 M50, the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, and others. Though electric vehicles are flourishing, the world of electric muscle cars currently has only one resident—this Dodge concept.
Dodge is the source of information in this article. It was accurate as of August 19, 2022, but it may have changed since that date. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker’s website or your local dealership.
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