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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Rohit David

Why Has Dodge Torched Its Epic Charger Daytona EV Before Launch?

Dodge's epic EV muscle car reboot crashes before launch (Credit: Dodge Website Gallery Photo)

Dodge's bold electric muscle car revolution hit a screeching halt on 1 October 2025, as reports confirmed the cancellation of the Charger Daytona SRT Banshee EV, a 1000-horsepower beast originally slated for a 2025 debut.

Envisioned as the EV successor to the Hellcat, this 800-volt powerhouse fell victim to sluggish sales, tariff pressures, and a roaring backlash from V8 loyalists craving combustion thunder.

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