2025 Dodge Charger: What We Know So Far (2024)

Overview

There's no better indication that electric vehicles are taking over than the 2025 Dodge Charger concept. Electrifying one of the brawniest muscle cars is a big undertaking, but it comes with big performance payoffs. The next-generation Charger will likely ride on Stellantis's upcoming large electric vehicle platform which is said to deliver up to 500 miles of range. Of course, dialing up the performance to Hellcat levels will likely result in a lower range estimate. Speaking of which, Dodge has not released much information about the new Charger's powertrain, but in a YouTube teaser video for the concept car, we can see the car pulling off a four-wheel burnout. A gasoline-powered variant is likely to be offered as well, but we suspect it will be powered by a twin-turbo inline-six rather than a Hemi V-8. The new car's styling is a nod to classic Challenger and Charger models and the return of the Fratzog logo, which was used on Dodge vehicles from the 1960s and 1970s. Unlike the outgoing generation, the new Charger is set to be a two-door coupe with a liftback trunk. To make sure it adheres to the Dodge brand values, the Charger Daytona SRT concept features a unique chambered exhaust system that is said to imitate the sound of the outgoing supercharged V-8 SRT Hellcat model.

What's New for 2025?

The next-generation Charger will be an all-new vehicle for the Dodge lineup when it goes on sale, likely for the 2025 model year. It's expected to officially debut in late 2024, but a social media post from Dodge has given us a glimpse at what the production car will look like. A four-door variant may join the lineup too, but we won't know more about either car until closer to launch. That timing seems to be coming up quickly, as a reader captured what looks like a production-ready test car on the road near Dodge's headquarters in Michigan.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The new Charger is expected to carry a price premium over the outgoing gasoline-powered models, but the prices listed here are merely estimates. The 2025 Charger will likely be offered in a variety of trims, but so far we only know of three. The first two wear the 340 and 440 names to indicate their horsepower in kilowatts. Dodge has also said the most powerful model will be called SRT Banshee. We'll update this story with more information and a recommendation on which model represents the best value when we learn more.

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

Dodge hasn't said how many motors will power the various trims of the new Charger, but the entry-level 340 model is said to make 455 horsepower while the mid-range 440 model boasts 590 ponies. A high-performance trim, supposedly called SRT Banshee, will use an all-wheel-drive 800-volt architecture, but that model's horsepower rating hasn't been revealed yet. We also know that instead of a typical EV direct-drive setup, the concept car uses a multi-speed transmission. This isn't a unique concept, as the Porsche Taycan also offers something similar, and this setup is designed to improve performance and range at higher speeds. It also gives the driver the feel of a gear change under hard acceleration. An internal combustion engine is also likely to be offered and we suspect that engine will be a variant of parent company Stellantis's new turbocharged inline-six that it calls Hurricane.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Rather than follow the conventional format of four doors, the Charger concept is rendered as a coupe. The trunk lid is a liftback-style piece that opens up to a large cargo area, and Dodge says the rear seats fold flat to create extra space for hauling bigger items—say, for instance, a set of fresh tires. We can also see a large panoramic glass sunroof, a cool pistol-grip shift lever, and a fighter-jet-style cap for the ignition switch that flips open. The interior design blends modern technology with retro design themes and even includes a textured trim that's intended to replicate the grille treatment from the 1968 Charger.

Infotainment and Connectivity

In sketches of the Charger concept's interior, we can see a trapezoidal-shaped infotainment touchscreen in the center of the dashboard and an oblong digital gauge display that appears to have a slight curve to it. Whatever the final design will be, the next-generation Charger will undoubtedly offer the latest version of Stellantis's Uconnect infotainment interface and is expected to offer popular features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, on-board Wi-Fi, and over-the-air update capability.

As more information becomes available, we'll update this story with more details about:

• Range, Charging, and Battery Life
• Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
• Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
• Warranty and Maintenance Coverage