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The Porsche Taycan and Hyundai IONIQ 5 N could be about to get get some competition in the performance EV market after Dodge bosses confirmed plans to export the new Charger Daytona EV to Europe. The retro-styled model, heralded as the “world’s first and only electric muscle car,” is set to expand its footprint beyond North America. Stellantis, Dodge’s parent company, will start exports of the electric Charger to overseas markets, signalling the brand’s ambitions to grow its global presence.
The Charger Daytona EV, first unveiled in March, has been described by Dodge as the “world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car.” Starting next year, the electric model will head to markets outside North America, giving muscle car fans abroad the chance to experience its performance credentials.
Stellantis confirmed that the Charger EV will debut in the Middle East in the second half of 2025 and will also become available in Europe via importers. The full Charger lineup, including both electric and petrol-powered versions, is slated for launch overseas, though it remains unclear which powertrain will arrive first.
However, while mainland Europe is part of Dodge’s expansion programme, British buyers could still miss out on the opportunity to buy a Charger. At present, only left-hand drive markets have been confirmed by the brand, with the UK and Australia (both right-hand drive markets) notably absent from any communications. That said, General Motors has previously offered Camaro and Corvette muscle cars in the UK in left-hand drive form, although sales figures were low. What’s more, the Charger is based on Stellantis’s STLA platform technology that allows for both left and right hand drive configurations.
Equipped with a 100.5kWh battery, the new Charger delivers 590bhp as standard. However, engage the 15-second ‘PowerShot’ boost and this figure rises to a thundering 670bhp. With power sent to all four wheels, the launch edition Daytona Scat Pack achieves a 0-62mph time of just 3.3 seconds, while the quarter-mile sprint is completed in 11.5 seconds. Dodge has hinted that an even more powerful variant, potentially eclipsing the brand’s famous 807bhp Charger Hellcat Redeye, could follow.
Joining the Scat Pack will be the Daytona R/T, offering a slightly less potent 496bhp but with improved efficiency. It is expected to deliver a range of up to 317 miles on a single charge, compared to the Scat Pack’s 260 miles. Both models benefit from 350kW fast charging capability.
The new Charger’s design stays true to Dodge’s muscle car roots, drawing heavily from the 1968 Charger while incorporating modern elements. The car’s wide stance, muscular haunches, and aggressive proportions evoke its performance focus, with both two- and four-door variants sharing these distinctive design traits.
Up front, a full-width LED light bar provides a contemporary twist, while the rear ‘ring of fire’ tail lights hark back to classic Dodge styling cues. Compared to the Daytona SRT concept, the production model has been subtly reshaped, likely to accommodate the constraints of Dodge’s STLA Large platform.
In terms of price, the R/T version is priced from $59,995 (£48,895), while the Scat Pack model comes in at (£58,427). Further details of any potential UK launch are expected in Spring.
