Dodge Charger’s New Era: EV Muscle, Gas Muscle, or Both?

If you’ve been wondering what “muscle car” is going to mean over the next few years—loud and traditional, quiet and electric, or a little of both—Dodge just gave a pretty clear answer in Detroit: choice is the headline. Dodge is using the new Charger lineup to prove it: modern muscle with internal combustion and electric power on the same stage.¹

Detroit’s “modern muscle” moment: what Dodge showed

From the 2026 Detroit Auto Show show floor, Dodge positioned the Charger as a multi-energy performance lineup—not an either/or debate, but an “as-you-like-it” menu.¹

Here are the Charger highlights Stellantis called out:

• 2026 Dodge Charger R/T (gas) with a 420-horsepower SIXPACK standard-output setup (3.0L twin-turbo).¹
• 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack (gas) with a 550-horsepower SIXPACK high-output setup and standard AWD, with performance targets shared in the release.¹
• Dodge Charger Daytona (all-electric) shown in a 670-horsepower four-door configuration, with Dodge’s performance claims highlighted.¹

Stellantis also noted the Charger “multi-energy lineup” as a finalist in the 2026 North America Car and Truck of the Year awards mix.¹

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EV muscle: what the all-electric Charger Daytona says about Dodge’s direction

The Charger Daytona side of the story is simple: Dodge is betting that muscle-car attitude can translate to electric—and it’s putting big numbers behind that statement. In Stellantis’ release, the Charger Daytona on display is described as a 670-horsepower, four-door package designed to blend muscle-car style with everyday practicality.¹

For drivers around St. Albans City, that practical + performance combo is the real headline. A Charger that’s built to be lived with—work commutes, errands, and weekend plans—hits differently when you’re hopping on I-89 at Exit 19 or 20 instead of only thinking about car-show nights.

Gas muscle: the SIXPACK era is Dodge’s answer for drivers who still want ICE

The other half of “modern muscle” is the gas lineup—specifically Dodge’s SIXPACK branding for the 3.0L twin-turbo setup. Stellantis’ release calls out the Charger R/T at 420 horsepower, and the Charger Scat Pack at 550 horsepower, with the Scat Pack specifically getting standard AWD.¹

That AWD detail matters up here. Winter isn’t theoretical in Franklin County, and confidence on roads like Fairfield Street can be the difference between “love the car” and “love it enough to drive it every day.” If you’ve wanted a muscle-car vibe without giving up all-season usability, this is exactly the kind of spec shoppers have been asking for.

Or both? Why the “multi-energy” approach is a big deal for Vermont drivers

Stellantis framed the Detroit display around customer choice, with a mix of gas-powered performance and electrified innovation.¹ That philosophy lands especially well in areas where driving needs aren’t one-size-fits-all.

Think about the real-world spread around St. Albans:

• A daily commuter who wants a Charger feel for the drive but prefers the familiarity of gas
• A household that wants a performance car and a more modern ownership experience with electric
• Someone who wants the Charger look and practicality for everyday use—then plans to load up bikes and head toward the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail on the weekend

The point isn’t that one choice is “better.” It’s that Dodge is building a Charger lineup where your driving needs—not the hype—can decide.

What should Charger shoppers pay attention to next?

Based on what Stellantis shared, here’s what’s worth tracking as more official updates roll out:

• Trim availability and timing for the gas SIXPACK models vs. the all-electric Daytona variants
• How AWD is packaged across the lineup (with Scat Pack specifically called out as standard AWD)¹
• New announcements tied to major events—Detroit is clearly a moment Stellantis is using to drop fresh details¹

If you like being early—especially on the first waves of something new—having a reliable update stream matters.

Get Behind the Wheel

If the new Charger has your attention (EV, gas, or you’re still deciding), we can get you on the road at Nucar Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of St. Albans. Test drive it to feel the power for yourself.

When you’re ready, you’ll find us at 141 Franklin Park W, St Albans City, VT 05478—and yes, Everyone loves a Nucar!