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Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Presented At SEMA 2022

Stellantis recently unveiled the new Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept vehicle at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, priming the official debut of the company’s first all-electric muscle car.

The exterior of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept is covered in Tri-coat Stryker Red paint, with a total of nine unique paint hues and nine different wheel combinations planned for display in conjunction with upgradeable power levels. Carbon fiber wheels and drag radial tires complete the performance look.

Dodge also announced a tiered power system with nine possible powertrain output levels for the all-electric Dodge Charger muscle car concept, including a 400-volt system with a base-level of 455 horsepower, upgradeable to 495 horsepower, 535 horsepower, 590 horsepower, 630 horsepower, and 670 horsepower. Dodge also teased an 800-volt SRT Banshee powertrain package capable of producing much, much more.

Additionally, Dodge is planning on garnering attendee impressions for tuning of the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, billed as the world’s first BEV exhaust system, and set to add in one of the most commonly cited missing ingredients of a performance EV model.

All told, the new Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept is an interesting take on performance-oriented EVs. Stellantis certainly isn’t shy when it comes to putting an EV spin on the muscle car segment, and appears to know what it takes to make an EV desirable for the performance crowd. As such, this Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept could present a rival for a potential Chevy Camaro EV.

As GM Authority covered previously, the timeframe for discontinuation of the current sixth-generation Chevy Camaro is somewhat fluid, and it remains to be seen how the nameplate will evolve. One potential direction is towards the EV segment, which could prime the Chevy Camaro for some sort of electron-driven muscle car showdown. Maybe.

Either way, we’ll keep an eye on it, so make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more GM competition news, GM electric vehicle news, GM technology news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.

Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. It’s going to look so cool sitting at EV charger while ICE 2023 and prior year Chargers come in and fill up in ten minutes. And then on the used car lot seven years later because the owners can’t afford the $20k battery replacement bill. While the previous chargers keep driving right by.

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    1. Agreed … here’s a thought. If all the auto builders would spend as much effort getting more “miles per charge” with a efficient design then the public would more readily embrace the EV. But no, the emphasis is placed on a SUV (stupid useless vehicle) class with horse power out the arse. In the end we need efficient and useful vehicles to get life’s jobs done. I’m not against performance vehicles … no. But the need is genuine, and RIGHT NOW for a longer distance meaning say 600, maybe 700 miles from a charge … not zero to sixty in 5 seconds from a charge.

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    2. QFT about things you know nothing about.

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    3. Before Bolt batteries started to be recalled, we didn’t see huge failures, and those lasted about seven years.

      It’s more likely the extended warranty/insurance market will cover the risk pool there economically. I wouldn’t buy one without such a policy, however, covering the battery.

      I do think gas will plummet at some point, but there will be a sweet spot where owning an EV alongside an ICE car will save you quite a lot of money. Gas is back above $6/gallon in California.

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  2. If it has 400 mile range like it’s suppose too I’m sure most people will be charging at home while sleeping.

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    1. 400 miles is all for a vacation? 400 miles how by doing putt putt driving? Hell, people lose their minds now waiting for cheap gas so, I can’t image waiting to charge. No thanks, not yet.

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    2. no EV will get projected best mileage simply because there’s no powerplant on board. so ALL the electrical consumption is pulled from the battery. Blasting the 500w radio, it hits the battery, ice-cold AC, it hits the battery, power seats, digital display, headlights, tail lights, charging your phone, or kids have their tables plugged in and etc all drawing from the battery. At least with a ICE vehicle you have a powerplant that provides ALL of the electrical and accessory needs while still propelling the vehicle.

      Electric cars are a pipe dream for real everyday transportation. We do not have the precious metals necessary for world electrification. the production and powering of said cars IS NOT environmentally friendly. Nor is the grid set up to handle full electrification. at best a status symbol for the well off with 2 to three car fleets, or at worst a bare bones short distance shared, urban commuter.

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  3. Design is beautiful in league with European luxury as if muscle met Audi. This car with a few tweaks could easily be an Alfa or Maserati. Stellantis has talented designers, Ralph Gilles is the very best in Detroit if not anywhere.
    Stellantis/FCA NA/Mopar is interesting because most PSA designed models like Opel Mokka are so Euro spec that they won’t sell here (unlike Buick Encore & past Opel’s at GM).
    Most ICE models from Mopar’s Jeep & Dodge will be on modified Guilia platform & it’s suspension will live on in STLA premium platforms. ICE will never be gone by 2035 like the CEOs say so Stellantis will need to revamp the old light weight PSA platforms/chassis for American tastes or rework USCP or R2 that underpins Pacifica which has great dynamics but is way too heavy.
    Stellantis, if this Charger is any hint, may save Dodge. The Chrysler/Lancia planned for mid decade should be interesting. If Dodge is discontented Alfa then Chrysler-Lancia may be discontented Maserati sold at a more reasonable price point.

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  4. I swear if GM brings the camaro back as an EV only im done.

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  5. What I have found as Volt owner is that with the way things are at the moment EV’s make good commuter cars (because that 700hp blown 383 stroker in my garage can’t stretch it’s legs in traffic) but they’re not ready for full time use. They may say 400 mile range but it varies greatly based on driving style/conditions and temperature. That same 383 in my garage is a solid 9/12mpg no matter what the conditions are!

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    1. What size tank do u have? I bet you could barely get 400 miles! And yes 400 miles varies based on driving conditions but 9/12 mpg is a variable too.

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      1. It’s in a 1955 Chevy gasser with a 15 gallon fuel cell. I’m not concerned with what I get per tank. It’s not built to be economical AND there is a gas station in any direction I go so it is no real problem. Now the guy in the EV that is taking a family trip in the dead of winter better not plan on going far. No readily available charging stations and those that are available aren’t really cheap to charge on per KWh…

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  6. Save your money on the “Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust” and just put playing cards in the spokes like we did when I was a kid.
    However, if it could make fart noises, that’s another story.

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  7. The electric scam

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  8. Nobody has explained how evs will charge in urban/city environment. No driveways and finding parking is a chore especially in winter. You’re lucky if you find parking on your street. What about a weekend vacation to the country? Where do you charge at bnb or small motel? That’s reality.

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  9. My hats off to Dodge trying to give us cool options

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  10. A possible PHEV Charger with a Hurricane TT I6 as a range extender, looks mighty fine to me.

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  11. Cannot believe I am about to say this as I am NOT a Dodge fan at all. The Hemi is cool and all but design wise inside and out is just not my thing. Having said that, this thing is Sick.
    They will sell as many as they can make. Job well done!!!

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